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ICYMI - AI vs. Superbugs: Engineering Viruses to Save Lives
Antibiotic resistance is rising, and the world is running out of options. Could AI-designed viruses be the next breakthrough in medicine? Greg Fish explores how technology is pushing the boundaries of health — and the risks that come with it.
The conversation examines how bacteriophages, viruses engineered to target bacteria, could help fight infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. With AI suggesting modifications, researchers can design more effective treatments, but ethical questions loom large. What happens when we start reprogramming life? What safeguards are needed?…
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