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AI designs genetically distant bacteria-killing viruses

An AI system generates genetically distant versions of a bacteria-killing virus for new virus design.
WHO: AI system
WHAT: Used to design new viruses by generating genetically distant versions of a bacteria-killing virus
WHEN: Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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