In this episode of FYI, ARK Chief Investment Strategist Dr. Charles Roberts and ARK Analyst Nemo Despot, PhD speak with David Baker, Nobel Prize-winning scientist and pioneer in protein engineering. Baker shares insights into his revolutionary work on Rosetta and the evolution of AI-driven protein design tools. With advances in technologies like RoseTTAFold and generative AI, he discusses how the field is moving towards designing proteins that can neutralize pathogens, catalyze chemical reactions, and potentially combat neurodegenerative diseases. Charlie and Nemo also examine the implications for healthcare, aging, and drug discovery as Baker envisions a future where synthetic biology and AI enable groundbreaking therapeutic options.

• Introduction of David Baker and his achievements in protein design and engineering.
• RoseTTAFold’s evolution and its role in advancing protein structure prediction.
• How protein design could impact healthcare and the development of new therapies.
• The use of generative AI and diffusion models in protein design for medical applications.
• Challenges of modeling protein function and dynamics with current AI models.
• Potential of AI-designed proteins in applications like cancer therapy and neurodegenerative diseases.
• The role of multiomic research in understanding causality and improving drug efficacy.
• The implications of synthetic molecular machines for nanotechnology.
• Integrating computational and experimental methods in protein engineering.
• Future directions for protein design in therapeutic development, including custom protein-based solutions for disease.

Are we entering an era of significant political and technological reform? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by ARK CEO/CIO Cathie Wood to discuss the intersection of politics and technology, focusing on potential economic reforms under a new administration. The conversation also delves into the future of cryptocurrency, the implications of tariffs on the dollar, and the potential for a broadening market as innovation takes center stage.

If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Trump's experience may facilitate significant reforms.
• Regulatory changes could legitimize crypto assets.
• Technological advancements may lead to lower inflation and interest rates.

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Can you imagine a future without Google? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by ARK Chief Futurist Brett Winton to discuss the competitive landscape of AI search engines and the implications for Google, as well as the emerging business opportunities in curing rare diseases through innovative therapies.

If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The future of search may involve a shift to AI-driven operating systems.
• Google's search dominance is being challenged by AI competitors.
• AI search provides more text-rich responses compared to traditional link-based results.
• Insurers are willing to pay high prices for cures based on long-term savings.
• The market is underestimating the value of one-time treatments compared to ongoing therapies.

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