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Teams of AI agents boost speed of research

Nature Tuesday 19 May 2026, 00:00 UTC By Heidi Ledford 1 min read
Key Points

Teams of AI agents are significantly accelerating the pace of scientific research. These advanced systems are capable of generating novel hypotheses, interpreting complex data sets, and suggesting viable pathways for drug development.

Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01596-4

Systems can generate hypotheses, interpret data and suggest ways to develop medicines.
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