Arc Institute Publishes New AI Model Evo, Creating CRISPR Systems in a Leap for Synthetic Biology

Arc Institute’s release of the AI-powered Evo model created a novel CRISPR system from scratch dubbed EvoCas9-1. This system matches the effectiveness of traditional Cas9, suggesting that AI can accelerate genetic editing advancements dramatically. This breakthrough could fuel investments in synthetic biology by reducing the time and cost associated with developing new treatments through precise genome editing tools.