# Bad Influence story: Wu et al. describe AutoDNA, an AI agent system that runs DNA lab experiments

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 09:08. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/fc25686b-b90e-47b4-8059-4946ca9ee94a

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Latest update (11-09 09:08): Wu et al. describe AutoDNA, an AI agent system that runs DNA lab experiments

Overview: Wu et al. describe AutoDNA in Nature, an autonomous laboratory where multiple AI agents plan, execute and analyze molecular biology experiments involving DNA. The system connects more than 20 instrument types and reports a 97.8% yield in an enzyme-mediated DNA synthesis reaction.

The authors say human intervention is still needed for setup, reagent replenishment and troubleshooting.

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