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From the Cover of Science to RNApedia: The Future of RNA Design Runs Through Structural Bioinformatics

Artigo "RNApedia: a database of structural protein–RNA interactions"

A study recently published in Science showed that artificial intelligence can now design RNA pseudoknots — structures that have historically been difficult to model — with performance comparable to expert human designers. RNApedia, the protein–RNA interaction database developed by LBS/UFMG, complements this advance by providing the structural data needed for AI to move from designing RNA structure to designing its function and molecular interactions.

1st Brazilian Symposium on Bioinformatics in Education Takes Place at UFMG in October

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) — Belo Horizonte, MG

The 1st Brazilian Symposium on Bioinformatics in Education (I SBBioEd) will take place from October 21 to 23 at UFMG, bringing together Bioinformatics, programming, Natural Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence to promote innovative approaches to education.

Ph.D. Defense Launches a New RNA Research Front at LBS

Defesa de Tese de Doutorado

Luana Luiza Bastos's Ph.D. defense marks a new research frontier at LBS, integrating RNA, Structural Bioinformatics, and Artificial Intelligence. The work resulted in RNApedia, a database containing more than 56,000 protein–RNA interactions, expanding opportunities for research and the development of AI models for the Life Sciences.

LBS Student Completes Undergraduate Research Project and Begins a New Graduate Journey at UFMG

Defesa de Monografia

Ana Luísa Araújo Bastos successfully completed her undergraduate research project in Computer Science and was admitted, ranking fourth, to the Graduate Program in Computer Science at UFMG, continuing her academic journey at LBS.

Ph.D. Defense Introduces a New AI Platform for Bioactive Peptide Discovery

Defesa de Tese de Doutorado

Frederico Chaves Carvalho's Ph.D. defense introduces EvoPepFold, a computational platform that integrates Artificial Intelligence, evolutionary algorithms, and molecular modeling to accelerate the discovery of bioactive peptides for applications in healthcare, biotechnology, and the Life Sciences.

LBS Participation in X-Meeting 2026

LBS participated in one of Brazil's leading bioinformatics events, strengthening scientific collaborations and showcasing research conducted by the laboratory.

Ph.D. Defense Harnesses Artificial Intelligence to Advance the Agriculture of the Future

Defesa de Tese de Doutorado

Marcos José Andrade Viana's Ph.D. defense presents an innovative approach that integrates Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, and Structural Biology to identify genes and molecular mechanisms associated with abiotic stress tolerance in sorghum, contributing to the development of more resilient crops.