Google's Co-Scientist proposes gluing condensates to shut down MYC

The approach differs from the current effort at Dewpoint Therapeutics, which aims to dissolve the condensates. Overholt, a bioengineer at the Whitehead Institute, called the concept “extremely conceptually compelling.” Co‑Scientist has also been used in earlier projects to identify leukemia‑killing drug combos and liver‑regeneration treatments. Google’s platform joins similar AI research assistants from Anthropic, OpenAI, FutureHouse, Phylo, Huawei and Sakana AI, all of which aim to let scientists focus on framing questions while the AI handles literature synthesis and hypothesis generation.

Experts warn that while AI can accelerate discovery, researchers will need deeper expertise to evaluate AI‑generated ideas. The consensus is that human judgment remains the most valuable asset in the scientific process.