AI model reveals how genetic similarity drives antibiotic resistance in bacteria

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Apr 2, 2025, 11:18 am103 pts
An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant. The new study shows that antibiotic resistance is more easily transmitted between genetically similar bacteria and mainly occurs in wastewater treatment plants and inside the human body.

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