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AI creates synthetic viruses capable of fighting bacteria

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Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence to design and synthesize functional genomes of bacteriophages from scratch. These synthetic viruses were subsequently tested for their ability to combat bacteria that had developed resistance to traditional treatments.

This development marks a significant advancement in the field of synthetic biology. By leveraging AI to engineer these viral genomes, scientists are exploring new methods to address the growing challenge of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

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