Claude just found a CRISPR-like DNA pattern, but even Anthropic's scientists aren't sure what it does
Scientific American • 9/26/2026 – 10/14/2026
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- 2026-10-14Claude just found a CRISPR-like DNA pattern, but even Anthropic's scientists aren't sure what it does (current)
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