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The revolutionary design of entirely new viruses using artificial intelligence

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Researchers in the United States have successfully utilized artificial intelligence to design, from scratch, entirely new and functional viral genomes. These synthetic bacteriophages are capable of replication within a laboratory setting, marking a significant milestone in the field of synthetic biology.

Some of these AI-generated viruses have been tested against bacteria that have developed resistance to conventional treatments. This development represents a notable advancement in the application of artificial intelligence for biological research and potential medical interventions.

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Diario Libre (DO) Emphasis on therapeutic potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Prensa Libre (GT) Emphasis on the technological breakthrough of functional synthetic design
Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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