Claude, a general‑purpose artificial‑intelligence model, reported the discovery of a previously unknown DNA editing system named ART (Array Associated Reverse Transcriptase) after a 21‑hour analysis of a jumbo phage virus.
The ART mechanism enables programmable DNA edits with both precision and versatility, suggesting a new avenue for researchers to manipulate genetic material more accurately than existing tools allow.
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Geeky Gadgets published the finding, noting that the full technical details are currently restricted to paid subscribers.