Dive into the fascinating world of protein language models in this comprehensive lecture spanning over an hour. Explore cutting-edge techniques and methodologies used to analyze and understand protein structures and functions through the lens of computational linguistics. Learn how researchers apply natural language processing concepts to decipher the complex "language" of proteins, enabling breakthroughs in fields such as drug discovery, protein engineering, and evolutionary biology. Gain insights into the latest advancements in machine learning algorithms that are revolutionizing our ability to predict protein folding and interactions. Discover the interdisciplinary nature of this field, bridging the gap between biology, computer science, and linguistics to unlock the secrets hidden within protein sequences.