Tag: Preprint


  • AI Designs Functional Bacteriophage Genomes: A Breakthrough in Generative Genomics

    AI Designs Functional Bacteriophage Genomes: A Breakthrough in Generative Genomics

    AI designs functional bacteriophage genomes: a first in generative genomics Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute have used artificial intelligence to propose and test new genetic codes for bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. In a preprint, the team reported that several AI-generated genomes not only matched design principles but also produced functional phages capable…

  • AI-Designed Phage Genomes: A Breakthrough in Bacterial Warfare

    AI-Designed Phage Genomes: A Breakthrough in Bacterial Warfare

    AI-Designed Phage Genomes: A Breakthrough in Synthetic Biology Researchers from Stanford University and the Arc Institute have used artificial intelligence to propose functional designs for bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. In a preprint that has not yet undergone peer review, the team demonstrated that a pair of AI models could generate genetic blueprints for phages, including…

  • AI-Designed Phages: AI-Driven Bacterial Virus Genomes

    AI-Designed Phages: AI-Driven Bacterial Virus Genomes

    AI design of bacteriophages marks a new era in genome engineering Artificial intelligence has moved from drawing cat pictures to shaping the genetic building blocks of life. In a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute, AI was used to propose new genetic codes for bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. Several of…