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China's supreme court calls for crack down on paper mills


Published on 2025-03-04 06:22:16 - Nature
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  • China's highest court has called for a crack down on the activities of paper mills, businesses that churn out fraudulent or poor-quality manuscripts and sell authorships. Some researchers are cautiously optimistic that the court's guidance will help curb the use of these services, while others think the impact will be minimal.

The article from Nature discusses the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the discovery of new antibiotics. Researchers are employing AI to analyze vast datasets of microbial genomes and chemical compounds to identify novel antimicrobial agents. This approach has already led to the discovery of several promising candidates that could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The integration of AI not only speeds up the process but also allows for the exploration of chemical spaces that were previously uncharted, potentially leading to breakthroughs in treating infections that are currently difficult to manage. The article highlights the collaborative efforts between AI experts, microbiologists, and pharmacologists, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of this research. It also touches on the ethical considerations and the need for rigorous validation of AI-generated leads to ensure their efficacy and safety.

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[ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00612-3 ]