BMC Bioinformatics June 2024 PMID 38926641

Can large language models understand molecules?

Shaghayegh Sadeghi, Alan Bui, Ali Forooghi, Jianguo Lu, Alioune Ngom

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1,837
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May 2024 – Aug 2024

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What people are saying

The collective discussions highlight an overall positive view of the article, with comments like 'Can large language models understand molecules?' expressing curiosity and optimism, while mentions of bioinformatics hashtags suggest an interest in practical applications. The tone is generally supportive, emphasizing the promising results of LLaMA models surpassing GPT, indicating a recognition of the study's potential to shape future research and technological developments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential of large language models (LLMs) in understanding molecules, with some expressing optimism about their capabilities.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, as participants are intrigued by the implications for bioinformatics and drug discovery but do not delve deeply into technical details.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Engagement appears balanced; some users comment on the significance of the findings, while others simply share enthusiasm without extensive discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

There is consensus that the research could influence future applications in chemistry and pharmaceuticals, indicating a notable but not transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Large language models like GPT and LLaMA are being explored for their ability to understand and represent chemical structures using SMILES notation, a way to encode molecules.
  • The study compares GPT and LLaMA in forming SMILES embeddings for tasks like predicting molecular properties and drug interactions, finding that LLaMA performs better than GPT and even rivals specialized pretrained models.
  • The results suggest that LLMs have significant potential for molecular embedding, encouraging further research into their applications in chemistry and drug discovery.]

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Can large language models understand molecules? https://t.co/uH2CgN5Pl0 #bioinformatics #feedly

Jun 29, 2024 · 5 likes · 1,216 followers View post →
Biomolecules
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Can Large Language Models Understand Molecules?. https://t.co/VeR5dSiFXV

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kzfm
@fmkz___ · X

Can large language models understand molecules? https://t.co/uH2CgN5Pl0 #bioinformatics #feedly

Jun 29, 2024 · 5 likes · 1,216 followers View post →
Biomolecules
@Pastel · X

Can Large Language Models Understand Molecules?. https://t.co/VeR5dSiFXV

May 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 303 followers View post →