Researchers at Stanford University have reportedly developed a generative AI program called “Evo 2,” which can write a new genome — the genetic instructions for life encoded in DNA. Using this program, they designed and manufactured 16 synthetic bacteriophages, which are small viruses that can infect bacteria, and can sometimes replace antibiotics to kill pathogenic bacteria. The findings were published in the journal Science on Thursday.

Researchers at Stanford University have reportedly developed a generative AI program called “Evo 2,” which can write a new genome — the genetic instructions for life encoded in DNA. Using this program, they designed and manufactured 16 synthetic bacteriophages, which are small viruses that can infect bacteria, and can sometimes replace antibiotics to kill pathogenic bacteria. The findings were published in the journal Science on Thursday.