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AI Designs Viruses to Kill E. coli | US News
Scientists have used AI to design and build viruses from scratch that can kill E. coli, with some even replicating faster than the original. Trained on millions of viral genomes, the AI created 16 functional viruses that only target harmless E. coli strains — but experts are sounding the alarm, calling for mandatory federal screening of synthetic DNA orders to prevent misuse. This breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments against drug-resistant bacteria, but without strict regulations, the technology’s potential for harm is growing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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