Scientists have designed a functioning virus from scratch using AI – what you need to know
Researchers used AI to design working bacteriophages for the first time, raising questions about antibiotic resistance and biosecurity.
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Published: 11 August 2026
Source: The Conversation
Category: News
Topics: Biotech
Retrieved: 12 August 2026
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