https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deep-learning-reveals-antimicrobial-peptides-within-prionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deep-learning-reveals-antimicrobial-peptides-within-prionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deep-learning-reveals-antimicrobial-peptides-within-prions#u9653Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:46:43 +0000Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania used a deep-learning platform to find antibiotic candidates in prion and prion-like proteins. These peptides, termed prionins, may offer a new way to combat drug-resistant pathogens. The study suggests proteins typically linked to neurodegenerative diseases also contain features for immune defense.What's confirmed:Researchers used the APEX 1.1 deep-learning platform to scan 19.3 million protein fragments from 2,897 prion and prion-like proteins.The AI model identified 1,179 candidate antimicrobial peptides named prionins.Of 75 synthesized prionin