Google DeepMind — Description: AlphaFold 3 released May 2024, extending the framework to protein-ligand and protein-nucleic-acid complexes

NoteThe claim states that AlphaFold 3 was released in May 2024 and extends the framework to protein-ligand and protein-nucleic-acid complexes. The source text confirms all key elements: (1) it is the Abramson et al., Nature 2024 paper cited in the claim; (2) AlphaFold 3 is described as capable of predicting complexes with proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules (ligands); (3) it demonstrates improved accuracy for protein-ligand interactions and protein-nucleic acid interactions compared to previous methods. The claim's reference to 'as of 2024-05' (May 2024) aligns with the Nature 2024 publication. The source does not explicitly state the release date as May 2024, but the Nature publication date and the context are consistent with this timeframe. The claim about restricted access via AlphaFold Server versus AlphaFold 2's open release is not addressed in the provided source text excerpt, but this does not contradict the claim—it is simply not mentioned in this particular excerpt.