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Health · 10 June 2026

First AI-designed universal Covid vaccine passes human test

First AI-designed universal Covid vaccine passes human test

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Scientists have tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time and found it safe and well tolerated. The vaccine produced immune responses against several coronaviruses, including the one that causes Covid-19, suggesting a single shot could one day protect against multiple variants and future strains. It is an early-stage result, but a notable proof of concept for AI-led vaccine design.

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