Scientists use AI to find new superbug killer
Researchers just used AI to discover abaucin, a powerful experimental antibiotic that kills a deadly hospital superbug. The model screened 6,680 untested compounds in an hour and a half, pinpointing a drug that targets Acinetobacter baumannii with minimal risk of resistance. Why it matters: AI is slashing candidate screening from years to hours, though clinical trials mean human use could take until 2030.