A new paradigm of life science research driven by artificial intelligence

Authors

Xin LI, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, ChinaFollow
Hanchao YU, Bureau of Frontier Sciences and Education, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, ChinaFollow

Keywords

scientific research, life science, artificial intelligence, big data, scientific paradigm

Document Type

Vigorously Promote Scientific Research Paradigm Transform

Abstract

The rapid development of biotechnology and information technology has brought life sciences into a new era of data explosion. The traditional life science research paradigm struggles to reveal the fundamental rules of complex biological systems from rapidly growing biological big data. As artificial intelligence continues to achieve disruptive breakthroughs in life science, a new paradigm driven by AI is emerging. This study delves into typical examples of life science research driven by AI, proposes the concept and key elements of the new life science research paradigm, elaborates on the cutting-edge of life science research under this new paradigm, and discusses the challenges in China.

First page

50

Last Page

58

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

LI, Xin and YU, Hanchao (2024) "A new paradigm of life science research driven by artificial intelligence," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 39 : Iss. 1 , Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.20231211001
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol39/iss1/7