AlphaFold: The Protein Revolution Reshaping Science, Society, and India’s Future Part 1 AlphaFold, developed by DeepMind, has revolutionized science by solving the decades-old protein folding problem, predicting 3D protein structures with unprecedented accuracy in hours, not years. This AI breakthrough accelerates drug discovery, enhances global health, and drives innovation in agriculture, sustainability, and synthetic biology. By providing over 200 million freely accessible protein structures, AlphaFold democratizes research, empowering countries like India, a global pharma leader, to tackle local diseases, boost its $50 billion industry, and leverage biodiversity for economic gains. While developed nations like the US and UK capitalize on advanced infrastructure, India’s vast talent pool and AI investments position it for transformative growth, despite challenges like funding gaps. AlphaFold’s broader impacts include reshaping education, addressing climate chall...