Why is laboratory validation still necessary after an AI prediction?
A computational prediction does not establish biological activity under experimental conditions. Researchers need wet-lab evidence to test the candidate's properties and limitations. Further research would also be needed before drawing conclusions about safety, effectiveness in people or whether the work could support a future treatment.
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