Innovative Application of Large Language Models in Biology and Medicine Under Artificial Intelligence for Science Paradigm
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing biomedical research by enabling new approaches to understand complex diseases and advance precision medicine. This review examines LLM applications, challenges, and future directions in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence for science.
Area Of Science
- Biomedical research
- Artificial intelligence in medicine
- Computational biology
Background
- The artificial intelligence for science paradigm is rapidly advancing, with large language models (LLMs) emerging as a transformative technology.
- LLMs are increasingly impacting biological and medical research, necessitating a systematic examination of their applications.
- Understanding LLM's role is crucial for methodological innovation in deciphering complex diseases and advancing precision medicine.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and analyze the innovative applications of LLMs in biomedical research.
- To elucidate cutting-edge research progress, developmental trajectories, and persistent challenges of LLM applications.
- To provide critical references for methodological innovation and research paradigm transformation in the field.
Main Methods
- Comparative analysis of high-impact peer-reviewed publications and preprints from the past two years.
- Systematic examination of LLM applications across biological and medical domains.
- Review of research progress, developmental trajectories, and challenges.
Main Results
- Identification of cutting-edge research progress and developmental trajectories in LLM applications within biology and medicine.
- Elucidation of persistent challenges and limitations in current LLM applications.
- Overview of the transformative momentum injected by LLMs into biomedical research.
Conclusions
- LLMs represent a significant advancement in the artificial intelligence for science paradigm, offering new avenues for biomedical discovery.
- Addressing interdisciplinary challenges and future considerations are essential for harnessing the full potential of LLMs.
- The field is rapidly evolving, promising further transformation in understanding complex diseases and advancing precision medicine.
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