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AI Uncovers 386 Promising Antibiotics from Animal Venoms

7/19/2025

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Antimicrobial resistance claims 1.27 million lives each year, and the search for new antibiotics is urgent. A team at the University of Pennsylvania, spearheaded by César de la Fuente, has harnessed AI to discover 386 promising antibiotic peptides from animal venoms. These peptides show potential in battling drug-resistant bacteria while sparing human cells, igniting hope in the fight against superbugs.

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Antimicrobial resistance claims 1.27 million lives each year, and the search for new antibiotics is urgent. A team at the University of Pennsylvania, spearheaded by César de la Fuente, has harnessed AI to discover 386 promising antibiotic peptides from animal venoms. These peptides show potential in battling drug-resistant bacteria while sparing human cells, igniting hope in the fight against superbugs.