AI Predicts Nearly 1 Million New Antibiotics in Groundbreaking Study
Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict nearly 1 million new antibiotics, a breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic resistance. The study found 79 out of 100 tested peptides were active in vitro and could target specific pathogens.
Thu, 06 Jun 2024
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic resistance, researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict nearly 1 million new antibiotics. According to a recent study, out of 100 tested peptides, 79 were found to be active in vitro, with 63 of these targeting specific pathogens.
The study's lead researcher, de la Fuente, highlighted the accelerated discovery process enabled by AI. Instead of waiting five or six years for each potential candidate, researchers can now generate hundreds of thousands of candidates in just a few hours on their computers.
This is HUGE - AI predicted nearly 1 MILLION new antibiotics in groundbreaking study. Out of 100 tested peptides, 79 were active in vitro, 63 of these targeted pathogens “We have been able to just accelerate the discovery of antibiotics,” de la Fuente said. “So instead of having… pic.twitter.com/RQjGl8Nall
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This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize the development of new antibiotics and combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
The study's findings demonstrate the power of AI in driving scientific breakthroughs. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and large datasets, researchers can identify patterns and predict outcomes with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
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