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Phys.org — Biology · October 1, 2026 · On the brief until October 15, 2026

AI scientist autonomously generates and validates new biological discoveries

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Autonomously designing and running laboratory experiments

Researchers built an autonomous laboratory system that studies brewer's yeast using language models and robotics. The system generates hypotheses, runs tests, and interprets data with minimal human intervention. This setup enables life scientists and computational researchers to delegate repetitive testing loops while retaining control over project goals.

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