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Comparative 3D model of the interior surface of bacteriophage pentamers Evo-Φ36 and ΦX174, showing the arrangement of DNA packaging proteins

AI Created 16 New Viruses: American Scientists Successfully Synthesize Bacteriophages from Scratch

Science 08/09/2026, 22:23
🧬 American scientists have created 16 new viruses with the help of AI! 🦠 Researchers used genomic language models (Evo 1 and Evo 2) to design bacteriophages. Out of 285 synthesized constructs, 16 proved viable and successfully destroyed E. coli bacteria. One of the viruses (Evo-Φ2147) is so unique that it can be considered a new species (93% different from natural analogues). The technology paves the way for fighting resistant bacteria but requires strict control. 🧪🔬 #Science #AI #Biotechnology #Viruses #Research
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Test tubes with colored liquids in a lab: symbol of AI research in creating new viruses

AI learns to create new viruses: a breakthrough in medicine or a biosecurity threat?

Science 08/07/2026, 21:15
🧬 AI has learned to create new viruses! Scientists used Evo 1 and Evo 2 models to construct viruses that infect bacteria. This is a breakthrough in treating infections, but experts are sounding the alarm: the technology could be used to create biological weapons. 🚫🦠 In 2026, the world stands at a crossroads: new medicines or new threats? 🌍 #Science #AI #Biotechnology #XAB
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