AI-Discovered Compounds Show Promise for Treating Deadly MRSA Infections
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Sleep deprivation linked to more negative emotions like anxiety, fewer positive emotions like joy. Reviewed 50 years of sleep research.
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AI using deep learning discovered new class of compounds that can kill drug-resistant MRSA bacterium. Compounds showed low toxicity to human cells.
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MRSA causes over 10,000 deaths in U.S. per year. Can lead to sepsis infections.
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AI model provides insights into properties of effective antibiotics. Could help discover even better drug candidates.
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Nonprofit Phare Bio plans more research on clinical use of compounds found by AI for treating MRSA.