Stanford and Arc Institute used AI to design viruses that kill bacteria, sparking hope for new therapies and warnings over biosecurity risks.

The viruses had their DNA written by an AI model and are already wreaking havoc on bacteria in the real world.

This research underscores how biology and computation are merging. Generative AI — already used to design proteins and ...

In a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of synthetic biology, researchers have for the first time used artificial ...

Immunotherapy has transformed the treatment of cancer, yet many patients do not have response or lasting benefit. Strategies ...

Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously pack their genetic material - a breakthrough that could help researchers ...

Rabbits with horn-like growths, sometimes called "tentacle rabbits," have recently been spotted hopping around Colorado. Their appearance is because of a virus in the animal, officials say. Residents ...

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 alert for an ...

Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus carrying the same name. It was first discovered in 1952 in Tanzania, but cases and outbreaks have since been reported in more than 100 countries, according ...

Philadelphia health officials are warning residents after West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia earlier this month. Officials said the disease was detected in mosquitoes ...