From DNA code to living virus: How AI is learning to design bacteria-killing bacteriophages

Scientists created new bacteriophages by modifying existing phage genomes, according to a report dated 19 September 2026, an advance aimed at overcoming bacterial resistance and developing potential antimicrobial treatments. The work centers on using AI to design bacteria-killing bacteriophages from DNA code.

PREMIUM From DNA code to living virus: How AI is learning to design bacteria-killing bacteriophages Scientists created new bacteriophages by modifying existing phage genomes, helping overcome bacterial resistance and advancing potential antimicrobial treatments. Last Updated : 19 September 2026, 03:01 IST