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AI create first synthetic viruses
(lemmy.world)
Why go for the cures right?
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My thinking was that a novel bacteriophage could potentially clear out the bacteria in your intestines. Seems like natural bacteriophages are all pretty cool with humans, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteriophage
And that phage wouldn't kill all your gut flora, it would only kill one strain/species at most. Which is just a normal Tuesday for your gut microbiome.
Ah, yes, and that's why you were asking me how they worked, because I clearly did not. Thanks for the education! I wasn't expecting to learn about bacteriophages when I woke up this morning.
And thank you for taking the time to fill in your knowledge gaps! I really appreciate the willingness and patience.