Paris, July nine, 2020
Atos, a global leader in electronic transformation, announce that the Biocomputing Device at the Spanish National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), is working with Atos’ supercomputing resource to generate a refined 3D model of the SARS-Cov2 spike protein. By being aware of extra depth about the framework of this protein, which is the a single that the virus makes use of to enter human cells, researchers can superior recognize how the virus initiates infection. This critical move forward may support in the progress of a vaccine.
The model, made at the Biocomputing Device of CNB-CSIC working with 3D cryoelectron microscopy, a sophisticated structural technique, will allow researchers and researchers to visualize not only the spike glycoprotein but also other SARS-Cov2 proteins. It has been created available to all scientific researchers across the environment functioning on the virus.
Image: Refined 3D model of the SARS-Cov2 spike protein
Professor JM Carazo of CNB, reported: “We’re truly proud that we have been in a position to make this critical move forward in the structural comprehension of the viral glycoprotein, which is because of in part to the acceleration furnished by our strong supercomputers. Now the scientific community worldwide can access a mass of structural knowledge close to SARS-Cov-2, so we can do the job together to support make this invisible enemy seen.”
Dr Natalia Jimenez, Atos’ HPC, AI and Quantum Lifetime Sciences Centre of Excellence Director additional: “We’re honored to be in a position to supply these researchers the excellent computing power wanted to support them get final results quicker. By combining research knowledge with our technological knowledge and knowledge, we’re in a position to develop beneficial methods that will support assistance the global battle against the virus.”
The HPC resource consists of Atos’ BullSequana X supercomputer, based at the CNB-CSIC in Madrid, additionally further compute abilities and access to Atos professionals at Atos’ new global HPC, AI & Quantum Lifetime Sciences Centre of Excellence. CNB-CSIC is a single of the very first research institutes to use this new centre, which delivers researchers with access to major-edge systems, these as Quantum, Superior General performance Computing and AI, supported by Atos’ items, products and services and knowledge in these sectors to support boost Lifetime Sciences discovery and innovation.
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