Starcast Join the waitlist

This Week in Virology

TWiV 1355: Four billion years of AI training data

Sep 6, 2026 · 1h 38m

Coming soon to iPhone. Already have it? “Listen in Starcast” takes you straight there.

On this episode

About this episode

TWiV reviews a landmark paper reporting the first generative design of complete viral genomes using AI, producing 16 viable bacteriophages that overcame antibiotic-resistant bacteria where natural phages could not, and a study suggesting that recombinant shingles vaccination reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Recombinant shingles vaccination reduces risk of cardiovascular events (Nat Med) AI design of bacteriophages (Science) AI-designed viral genomes (Science) Letters read on TWiV 1355…