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TWiV reviews a landmark paper reporting the first generative design of complete viral genomes using AI, producing 16 viable bacteriophages that overcame antibiotic-resistant bacteria where natural phages could not, and a study suggesting that recombinant shingles vaccination reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.
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- Recombinant shingles vaccination reduces risk of cardiovascular events (Nat Med)
- AI design of bacteriophages (Science)
- AI-designed viral genomes (Science)
- Letters read on TWiV 1355
- Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks!
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