AI Model Designs Novel Viruses Genetically Distant From Natural Counterparts

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Researchers have used large genome models, a form of artificial intelligence trained on genetic data, to design new viruses from scratch. The AI system was specifically applied to engineer bacteriophages, which are viruses that target and kill bacteria. The generated viruses are genetically distant from any naturally occurring versions, representing a significant departure from existing known sequences. This development highlights the growing capability of AI in synthetic biology and could have implications for medicine, particularly in developing alternatives to antibiotics.

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