AI can write genomes — how long until it creates synthetic life?

Nature
by Ewen Callaway
March 4, 2026
The Evo2 genomic language model can generate short genome sequences, but scientists say further advances are needed to write genomes that will work inside living cells. The Evo2 genomic language model can generate short genome sequences, but scientists say further advances are needed to write genomes that will work inside living cells.
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Originally published on Nature on 3/4/2026