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Anthropic Acquires Coefficient Bio for AI-Driven Healthcare Innovation

4/5/2026

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Anthropic has acquired Coefficient Bio, the biotech startup, for around $400 million, marking its entry into healthcare.
The deal centers on applying artificial intelligence to biological research and drug discovery.
Coefficient Bio, founded by former Genentech researchers, specializes in AI models for protein modeling and drug target identification.
Integrating Coefficient Bio into Anthropic's healthcare division aims to boost AI-driven scientific innovation and streamline drug development.

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Anthropic has acquired Coefficient Bio, the biotech startup, for around $400 million, marking its entry into healthcare.
The deal centers on applying artificial intelligence to biological research and drug discovery.
Coefficient Bio, founded by former Genentech researchers, specializes in AI models for protein modeling and drug target identification.
Integrating Coefficient Bio into Anthropic's healthcare division aims to boost AI-driven scientific innovation and streamline drug development.