Anthropic's Claude AI Discovers Novel CRISPR-Like Enzyme System in Viruses
Anthropic's Claude AI has identified a previously unknown enzyme system called ART, found within bacteriophages and featuring a CRISPR-like repeat array. The discovery involved roughly 950 AI agents autonomously analysing DNA data over a 21-hour period. CEO Dario Amodei acknowledged that the system's exact function and biological significance remain unclear at this stage. He nonetheless described the finding as work worthy of a PhD-level researcher. CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang has also weighed in, stating the discovery warrants further scientific investigation.
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