05-25-2023, 04:26 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65709834
Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly species of superbug.
The AI helped narrow down thousands of potential chemicals to a handful that could be tested in the laboratory.
The result was a potent, experimental antibiotic called abaucin, which will need further tests before being used.
The researchers in Canada and the US say AI has the power to massively accelerate the discovery of new drugs.
It is the latest example of how the tools of artificial intelligence can be a revolutionary force in science and medicine.
Wow, this is certainly going to be very useful
. I know a lot of us are very wary about some of the things AI will be able to do (and rightly so) - but, this is definitely a major benefit.
Now, we just need to make sure the superbugs don't become resistant to this as well
.
Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly species of superbug.
The AI helped narrow down thousands of potential chemicals to a handful that could be tested in the laboratory.
The result was a potent, experimental antibiotic called abaucin, which will need further tests before being used.
The researchers in Canada and the US say AI has the power to massively accelerate the discovery of new drugs.
It is the latest example of how the tools of artificial intelligence can be a revolutionary force in science and medicine.
Wow, this is certainly going to be very useful
. I know a lot of us are very wary about some of the things AI will be able to do (and rightly so) - but, this is definitely a major benefit. Now, we just need to make sure the superbugs don't become resistant to this as well
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