Exclusive: The researchers who built AI-generated DNA just raised $50 million to reinvent biology
Radical Numerics, a startup founded by researchers who developed AI models for DNA generation, has secured $50 million in seed funding. The company aims to revolutionize biology by teaching AI to understand and generate various biological molecules like DNA, RNA, and proteins simultaneously. Their technology has already been used to create the first fully AI-designed functional virus, and they are exploring applications in cancer detection and pathogen characterization, while also addressing the potential risks of bioweapons. AI
IMPACT This funding and technology could accelerate AI's role in drug discovery and biological research, while also raising concerns about biosecurity.