An AI system at Johns Hopkins has identified a powerful new antibiotic compound from deep-sea bacteria, completing in 3 weeks a process that traditionally takes 3-5 years.

Fighting Superbugs

The compound, dubbed Oceamycin, shows effectiveness against drug-resistant MRSA and other superbugs that kill 1.2 million people annually. It works through a novel mechanism that bacteria haven't developed resistance to.

Accelerated Discovery

The AI screened 12 million bacterial compounds virtually before identifying Oceamycin as the top candidate. Lab tests confirmed its potency within days.