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Scientists use revolutionary new AI to create powerful antibiotic

Senior researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a powerful AI that can analyze one hundred million chemical compounds in a matter of days. They then used this AI to create the most powerful antibiotic that has ever been discovered. This breakthrough will help scientists keep up with bacteria that become resistant to medicine over time.

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Sat Feb 22 - BBC

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