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AI Is Learning to Write Genetic Code
Medium
Summary
Researchers have successfully used AI to design and synthesize entirely new bacteriophages – viruses that target bacteria – demonstrating a significant advancement in synthetic biology and raising concerns about potential misuse. The AI models generated viable viruses that outperformed existing ones, highlighting both the promise and the potential dangers of this technology.
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