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Historic Grant Boosts Creation of Antibiotics with Artificial Intelligence in Puerto Rico

Published Jul 26, 2026 · via El Nuevo Día

For the first time in Puerto Rico, a researcher has received a grant to create new antibiotic compounds using artificial intelligence (AI), which could contribute to the development of treatments against infectious diseases that are resistant to current treatments. This grant is historic and marks a significant step in the use of AI in the creation of antibiotics in Puerto Rico.