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New AI tool helps scientists identify bacteria hidden in soil
Source: Phys.org · Published
A handful of soil holds a crowded world of bacteria, fungi and other organisms. Scientists can collect their DNA, but much of it remains difficult to identify. Now, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and partner institutions have developed an artificial intelligence tool that helps make sense of this genetic puzzle.
Key points
- A handful of soil holds a crowded world of bacteria, fungi and other organisms.
- Scientists can collect their DNA, but much of it remains difficult to identify.
- Now, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and partner institutions have developed an artificial intelligence tool that helps make sense of this genetic puzzle.
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