AI used to design brand new viruses — but experts fear a lot could go wrong
Researchers used artificial intelligence to create 16 new viruses capable of being reproduced in a lab to fight…
Researchers use AI to design functional bacteriophage genomes from scratch
Using AI, researchers have designed complete, functional bacteriophage genomes from scratch and tested them against bacteria that had…
AI speeds development of therapeutic hydrogels for gum disease
Periodontitis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases worldwide and a leading cause of tooth loss…
AI discovers hidden antibiotic candidates inside disease-causing prions
New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, mis-folded protein in the brain best known for rare and…
Artificial intelligence accelerates discovery of next-generation disinfectants
Chemists and computer scientists tapped AI to find new disinfectants to combat the growing threat of dangerous “superbugs.”…
Brain-Gut Health Initiative supports AI-assisted diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders affect millions worldwide, but their diagnosis still relies on clinical observation instead of standard biological tests.…
AI-designed peptides break through the outer defenses of MRSA bacteria
A newly-designed AI-powered tool is effective in developing treatments to attack antibiotic-resistant bacteria by breaking down their outer…