Using synthetic biology and AI to address global antimicrobial resistance threat
MIT News • 2/11/2026
Summary
The rise of drug-resistant infections is driven by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Meanwhile, the development of new antibacterial tools has slowed. Synthetic biology and AI are being explored as potential solutions to address the global antimicrobial resistance threat.
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