A breakthrough in science has been achieved with the use of artificial intelligence to create synthetic viruses. These viruses have complete, functioning genomes that are unlike any found in nature. This development could potentially lead to new ways of combating bacterial infections that are resistant to drugs.
Further details about this achievement and its potential applications can be found through KXAN, a local news source in the Austin area, including West Lake Hills, Texas.
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