AI
AI Creates First Viruses Capable of Killing Superbugs
Stanford scientists used the AI model Evo 2 to design 16 viruses that destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria, paving the way for a new generation of drugs, but also sparking debate over biosecurity.
Health
Household Pets Possible Source of Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
New research reveals over 99 percent genetic similarity between strains of the dangerous bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from cats and dogs and those causing hospital infections in humans.