"AI-Driven Discovery Unveils Potent Antibiotics to Fight MRSA and Resistant Bacteria"

Scientists at MIT have discovered a new class of antibiotics, the first in over 60 years, using artificial intelligence to combat drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The team employed transparent deep learning models to predict the activity and toxicity of new compounds, leading to the identification of two promising antibiotic candidates. These findings, published in Nature, represent a significant advancement in the fight against antibiotic resistance and demonstrate the potential of AI in accelerating drug discovery.