Cambridge researchers use AI to develop effective bird flu vaccine
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Cambridge researchers use AI to develop effective bird flu vaccine

2 hours ago · Originally published 8 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: Scientists are using AI to develop superior vaccines against viruses threatening global health
A team at the University of Cambridge has developed a broad-spectrum bird flu vaccine using an AI-guided design technique that outperformed current stockpiled jabs in animal trials. By providing protection against a wide range of viral variants, this approach offers a new way to prepare for potential human outbreaks and could be adapted to target other infectious diseases.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Cambridgeshire
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