Molecular de-extinction looks to the past to find the molecules of the future
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Researchers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence and molecular de-extinction to discover new antibiotics, potentially by reviving extinct molecules or those from ancient species. This approach may involve analyzing preserved remains, such as those of woolly mammoths or the Tasmanian Tiger, to identify useful genetic material. The goal of this work is to develop new tools to combat antibiotic resistance, although the specifics of the methods and outcomes are still being reported in varying ways.
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