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AI Develops 16 New Viruses Showing Risks
Scientists used artificial intelligence to generate new viral genomes targeting specific bacteria, resulting in the creation of 16 viable bacteriophages out of over 300 tested. These viruses, which infect bacteria but do not affect humans, demonstrated potential to overcome antibacterial resistance in E. coli, potentially advancing phage therapy. While the research marks a significant scientific breakthrough, experts caution about biosafety and biosecurity concerns related to AI-designed viruses.
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