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Scientists create first AI-designed viruses, raising biosecurity fears
Scientists have created the first viruses entirely designed by artificial intelligence, marking a significant scientific milestone. The viruses are bacteriophages — which infect only bacteria — and are already used globally to treat persistent infections. In lab tests, a cocktail of AI-designed bacteriophages killed E. coli strains resistant to natural phages. The breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but has triggered urgent biosecurity concerns.
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