Researchers Use IBM Quantum Computer to Test Drug-Docking Method
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Hybrid quantum-classical docking on today’s NISQ hardware is an early but concrete step toward quantum in drug discovery workflows. Pharma and biotech teams don’t need to retool yet, but it’s time to identify which in-house algorithms could benefit from quantum acceleration within a 5–10 year horizon.
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