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title: "Anthropic's Claude AI finds unknown enzyme system ART"
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# Anthropic's Claude AI finds unknown enzyme system ART

*Discovery by US startup's AI model could represent a new gene editing mechanism, researchers say.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 58 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to Anthropic, and two independent outlets published full reports.
- Craft 68 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets provided digests, limiting the depth of reporting and quoting opportunities.
- Hype 48 of 100, lower is better. Headlines suggest a definitive breakthrough, while reports indicate the discovery is preliminary and its function unknown.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- US artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced its AI model Claude has identified a previously unknown enzyme system, dubbed ART, in bacterial DNA.
- Anthropic stated its AI agents searched DNA sequences for 21 hours, finding over 200,000 genes and identifying 20 for further examination.
- The newly identified ART system has an unknown function, but initial experiments suggest it could be programmable, similar to CRISPR.
- Feng Zhang, a CRISPR pioneer, called the discovery "genuinely intriguing" and said it "merits further investigation."

US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic announced on Wednesday the discovery of a previously unknown enzyme system spotted by its AI model Claude. The company stated this is the first discovery from its molecular biology lab and suggested it could represent a new gene editing mechanism. Anthropic's AI agents reportedly combed through DNA sequences for 21 hours, identifying more than 200,000 genes and selecting 20 for closer examination. This process, according to Anthropic, would take human scientists weeks or months.

The newly identified system, which Anthropic has dubbed ART, was found in viruses that infect bacteria. While its exact function remains unknown, initial experiments suggest ART could be programmable, a characteristic shared with the gene-editing technology CRISPR. The findings have been published as a preprint and have not yet undergone peer review. Feng Zhang, a pioneer in CRISPR technology, described the identification of the repeated DNA fragments as "genuinely intriguing" and stated it "merits further investigation."

## Disagreement on scientific significance

Al Jazeera reported that Kevin Blake, a microbiologist, expressed skepticism regarding the scientific significance of the discovery. Blake stated there is nothing to indicate that ART is a rival to CRISPR-the-technology, distinguishing between the natural CRISPR system in bacteria and the gene-editing tool developed by scientists. Other reports, such as those from El Mundo and abc, noted that it is not a 'new CRISPR' and its usefulness for editing DNA has not yet been demonstrated.

## Omissions in coverage

None of the right-rated reports below mention the specific detail that Anthropic's AI agents identified over 200,000 genes and picked out 20 for closer examination. The left-rated reports also do not mention this specific figure.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 47 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 19% (9)
- Centre: 32% (15)
- Right: 49% (23)

83 of 130 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-25T17:45:15.571824+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 110 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-25T18:00:30.360Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports highlighted Anthropic's announcement of the discovery of a new enzyme system by its Claude AI model. Al Jazeera noted the system could "represent a new gene editing mechanism" similar to CRISPR and quoted CEO Dario Amodei suggesting AI could lead to medical breakthroughs. IBTimes UK reported that Claude found a "Hidden DNA System With CRISPR-Like Features That Could Cut, Copy and Paste Genetic Material." IndexHR stated the discovery was the "First Major Discovery in Biology" by Anthropic's lab.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on Anthropic's announcement of the discovery of a novel enzyme system with AI assistance. Hindustan Times reported that the Claude model spotted the system, which Anthropic touted as proof AI can speed up basic research. Quartz mentioned the AI model ran for 21 hours across nearly 1,000 agent sessions before flagging the system. Reuters stated Claude AI "helped discover novel enzyme system" with properties reminiscent of CRISPR. France24 framed the discovery around "What Did Claude Find in the Biology Finding and Why Is It Important?"

### Right

- Right-rated reports led with Anthropic's announcement of a new enzyme system discovered by its AI, often noting its similarity to CRISPR. El Mundo reported the AI discovered a "New Enzyme System so Far Unknown and Similar to the Genetic Clip-Stick." The Straits Times stated Anthropic AI discovers new enzyme system in biology, potentially linked to gene editing. India Today reported Claude AI discovers new CRISPR-like gene editing system, Anthropic says, adding the finding could point to a new tool for gene editing. CNBC-TV18 highlighted that the discovery "hints at gene-editing breakthrough."

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 2
- mixed: 13
- high: 22
- unknown: 83
- veryHigh: 10

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/fox-news-ai-newsletter-tech-company-says-scientific-discovery-could-change-medicine) — Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company says scientific discovery could change medicine - NEW YORK TIMES POST
- [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/09/25/fox-news-ai-newsletter-tech-company-says-scientific-discovery-could-change-medicine) — Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company says scientific discovery could change medicine
- [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/tech/fox-news-ai-newsletter-tech-company-says-scientific-discovery-could-change-medicine) — Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company says scientific discovery could change medicine
- [BlogNT : le Blog des Nouvelles Technologies](https://blog-nouvelles-technologies.fr/384234/claude-anthropic-decouverte-enzyme-ia) — Claude (Anthropic): AI Discovers a New Enzyme System
- [Blockonomi](https://blockonomi.com/anthropics-claude-ai-discovers-novel-crispr-like-enzyme-system-in-groundbreaking-research) — Anthropic's Claude AI Discovers Novel CRISPR-Like Enzyme System in Groundbreaking Research
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/25/anthropic-anakoinose-oti-to-systima-ai-claude-entopise-kati-dynitika-epanastatiko-sto-anthropino-soma) — Anthropic: Announced that the AI System Claude Has Identified Something Potentially Revolutionary in the Human Body - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/saibala/2026/09/25/anthropics-new-science-lab-announced-its-first-major-discovery-this-week) — Anthropic’s New Science Lab Announced Its First Major Discovery This Week
- [shiftdelete.net](https://shiftdelete.net/claude-yapay-zeka-yeni-enzim-sistemi-kesfetti) — AI Examines Human DNA: Claude Discovers a New Enzyme System
- [digitalmarketreports.com](https://digitalmarketreports.com/news/92565/anthropic-says-claude-identified-novel-enzyme-system-with-crispr-like-features) — Anthropic Says Claude Identified Novel Enzyme System With CRISPR-Like Features
- [24matins.uk](https://24matins.uk/claude-discovers-crispr-like-biological-system-in-21-hours-334062) — Claude Discovers CRISPR-Like Biological System in 21 Hours
- [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/sociedad/2026/09/25/claude-anthropic-descubrimiento-cientifico-ia-enzimas-134678711.html) — Claude Makes a Scientific Discovery: Anthropic AI Identifies Unknown Enzymes that Could 'Cut, Copy and Paste' DNA
- [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/sociedad/2026/09/25/claude-anthropic-descubrimiento-cientifico-ia-enzimas-134678703.html) — Claude Makes a Scientific Discovery: Anthropic AI Identifies Unknown Enzymes that Could 'Cut, Copy and Paste' DNA
- [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/sociedad/2026/09/25/claude-anthropic-descubrimiento-cientifico-ia-enzimas-134678704.html) — Claude Makes a Scientific Discovery: Anthropic AI Identifies Unknown Enzymes that Could 'Cut, Copy and Paste' DNA
- [24matins.fr](https://24matins.fr/en-21-heures-claude-identifie-un-systeme-biologique-proche-de-crispr-1421235) — In 9 p.m., Claude Identifies a Biological System Close to CRISPR
- [Techish](https://tech-ish.com/2026/09/25/claude-has-found-a-new-crispr-like-enzyme-system-in-virus-dna-but-nobody-knows-what-it-does-yet) — Claude has found a new CRISPR-like enzyme system in virus DNA, but nobody knows what it does yet
- [yenicaggazetesi.com](https://yenicaggazetesi.com/genetigin-gelecegine-ai-imzasi-yapay-zeka-yeni-dna-sistemi-kesfetti-1075288h.htm) — AI Signature to the Future of Genetics: Artificial Intelligence Discovers New DNA System
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/09/25/anthropic-ia-descopera-in-mod-autonom-o-enzima-necunoscuta-care-actioneaza-asupra-adn-ului) — Anthropogenic: AI Autonomously Discovers an Unknown Enzyme that Acts on DNA.
- [NRC Handelsblad](https://nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/09/25/anthropics-eigen-laboratorium-meldt-eerste-wetenschappelijke-ontdekking-hype-of-hoopvol-a4937475) — Anthropics' Own Laboratory Reports First Scientific ‘Discovery’: Hype or Hopeful?
- [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/09/25/7205491/anthropic-says-claude-uncovered-novel-enzyme-system-with-crispr-like-features) — Anthropic Says Claude Uncovered Novel Enzyme System With CRISPR-Like Features
- [stuff.co.za](https://stuff.co.za/2026/09/25/an-ai-model-has-found-a-new-crispr-like-system) — An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR‑like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science - Stuff South Africa
- [Sapo](https://pplware.sapo.pt/inteligencia-artificial/aia-da-anthropic-encontrou-segredo-no-adn-humano-e-ninguem-sabe-para-que-serve) — Anthropic's AI Found a Secret in Human DNA and Nobody Knows What It's For.
- [Galileo](https://galileonet.it/scienziati-ai-claude-scoperto-sistema-biologico-crispr) — Claude Discovered a New System for Genetic Editing
- [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/sci-tech/anthropic-face-un-anunt-din-laboratorul-de-biologie-moleculara-ce-au-remarcat-agentii-ai-in-structura-unui-virus-care-ataca-bacterii-3963109) — Anthropogenic Makes an Announcement From the Molecular Biology Lab that AI Agents Noticed in the Structure of a Virus that Attacks Bacteria
- [Phil's Stock World](https://philstockworld.com/2026/09/24/an-ai-model-has-found-a-new-crispr-like-biological-system-heres-what-it-means-for-science) — An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR-like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science
- [Fredzone](https://fredzone.org/decouverte-majeure-dun-systeme-enzymatique-par-lintelligence-artificielle-danthropic) — Major Discovery of an Enzyme System by Artificial Intelligence
- [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-24/anthropic-biology-discovery-draws-cautious-notes-from-scientists) — Anthropic Biology Discovery Draws Cautious Notes From Scientists
- [Futura](https://futura-sciences.com/tech/actualites/intelligence-artificielle-anthropic-donne-laboratoire-biologique-claude-ia-y-met-21-heures-trouver-nouvel-outil-modifier-adn-137966) — Anthropic Gives Claude a Biological Laboratory: IIA Puts 21 ...
- [Gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/claude-found-a-mysterious-crispr-like-system-but-anthropic-cant-say-what-its-capable-of-2000816906) — Claude Found a Mysterious CRISPR-Like System—but Anthropic Can't Say What It’s Capable of
- [3 Quarks Daily](https://3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2026/09/claude-discovers-a-novel-enzyme-system-with-crispr-like-repeats.html) — Claude discovers a novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/high-tech/anthropic-anunta-o-descoperire-majora-in-domeniul-biologiei-moleculare-realizata-cu-ajutorul-modelului-claude-804532.html) — Anthropically Announces a Major Discovery in the Field of Molecular Biology, Made with the Claude Model
- [techiexpert.com](https://techiexpert.com/anthropic-ai-uncovers-novel-art-enzyme-system) — Anthropic AI Uncovers Novel ART Enzyme System
- [matzav.com](https://matzav.com/claude-ai-agent-makes-scientific-discovery-that-could-help-revolutionize-medicine) — Claude AI Agent Makes Scientific Discovery That Could Help ‘Revolutionize Medicine’
- [Le Grand Continent](https://legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2026/09/24/que-revele-la-decouverte-par-anthropic-dune-nouvelle-enzyme) — What Does Anthropic's "Discovery" of a New Enzyme Reveal?
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/anthropic-says-claude-discovers-novel-enzyme-system-with-crispr-like-properties/article71505495.ece) — Anthropic’s Claude discovers novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like properties
- [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/tech/2026/09/24/mad-scientists-anthropic-claims-claude-ai-has-discovered-an-enzyme-with-gene-editing-potential) — Mad Scientists: Anthropic Claims Claude AI Has Discovered an Enzyme with Gene-Editing Potential
- [Publico](https://publico.pt/2026/09/24/enter/noticia/laboratorio-ia-criado-anthropic-anuncia-descoberta-comparavel-crispr-2189201) — Laboratory of AI Created by Anthropic Announces a Discovery Comparable to CRISPR
- [AntyWeb](https://antyweb.pl/anthropic-dna-rna-art-crispr) — In the Anthropic Biolabs, They're Talking About a Scientific Earthquake. This Discovery Was Made by AI Working with Humans.
- [The Decoder](https://the-decoder.com/anthropic-says-claude-discovered-a-new-enzyme-system-but-crispr-researchers-call-it-routine-genome-mining) — Anthropic says Claude discovered a new enzyme system, but CRISPR researchers call it routine genome mining
- [Bright](https://bright.nl/plusplus/2139418/nieuwe-crispr-dankzij-claude-dat-zou-een-overinterpretatie-zijn.html) — New CRISPR Thanks to Claude? “That Would Be an Overinterpretation”
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/tecnologia-consumo/ciencia/claude-anthropic-200000-enzimas-art-bacteriofagos-crispr_202609246ab54772a520494aafd5e526.html) — Claude, Anthropic AI, Tracks More than 200,000 Enzymes and Discovers in Bacteria Viruses a CRISPR-Like System that No One Had Described
- [Αγώνας της Κρήτης](https://agonaskritis.gr/%CE%B7-anthropic-%CE%BB%CE%AD%CE%B5%CE%B9-%CF%8C%CF%84%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%BF-claude-%CE%B2%CF%81%CE%AE%CE%BA%CE%B5-%CE%BA%CE%AC%CF%84%CE%B9-%CE%B4%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AC-%CE%BC%CE%B5) — Anthropic Says Claude Found Something Potentially Transformative in Our Bodies
- [Perfil](https://perfil.com/noticias/tecnologia/anthropic-presenta-a50-descubrimientos-biologicos-impulsados-por-inteligencia-artificial.phtml) — Anthropic Presents Biological Discoveries Powered by Artificial Intelligence
- [RayHaber](https://rayhaber.com/2026/09/claudeun-katkisiyla-yeni-enzim-sistemi-kesfedildi) — A New Enzyme System Was Discovered Thanks to Claude's Contribution.
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/bilim-teknoloji/claude-un-yeni-enzim-sisteminin-kesfine-yardimci-oldugu-aciklandi-2540715) — It Was Announced that Claude Helped Discover the New Enzyme System.
- [Numerama](https://numerama.com/tech/2339397-anthropic-a-trouve-un-systeme-inconnu-dans-ladn-de-bacteriophages-mais-ne-sait-pas-trop-ce-quil-fait-vraiment.html) — Anthropic Found an Unknown System in Bacteriophage DNA, but Don't Know What It Really Does.
- [the-decoder.de](https://the-decoder.de/claude-findet-crispr-aehnliches-enzymsystem-doch-kritiker-sehen-keinen-durchbruch) — Claude Finds CRISPR-Like Enzyme System, but Critics See No Breakthrough
- [Journal du Geek](https://journaldugeek.com/2026/09/24/anthropic-a-peut-etre-decouvert-une-nouvelle-facon-de-modifier-les-genes-voici-ce-que-claude-a-trouve-en-seulement-21-heures) — Anthropic May Have Discovered a New Way to Modify Genes: This Is What Claude Found in Just 21 Hours
- [rionegro.com.ar](https://rionegro.com.ar/tecnologia/en-21-horas-y-casi-sin-intervencion-humana-una-ia-descubrio-un-mecanismo-que-podria-servir-para-editar-el-adn-4734794) — In 21 Hours and Almost without Human Intervention: an AI Discovered a Mechanism that Could Be Used to Edit DNA
- [Webtekno](https://webtekno.com/claude-crispr-benzeri-yeni-bir-enzim-sistemi-kesfetti-h225604.html) — Claude Discovers a Novel CRISPR-Like Enzyme System (Next Up: Manipulating Genes)
- [Northeast Times](https://northeasttimes.com/2026/09/24/ai-model-claude-flags-unexplained-dna-enzyme-company-admits-it-doesn-t-know) — AI Model Claude Flags Unexplained DNA Enzyme, Company Admits It Doesn't Know What It Does
- [Tärkeimmät talousuutiset | Kauppalehti…](https://kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/a/1d9b77c4-1af5-4221-b451-c47ff1499ed5) — 950 Anthropic AI Agents Put to Work in the Lab – Made a Scientific Breakthrough in Just 21 Hours
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/canale_scienza/notizie/frontiere/2026/09/24/dallia-di-anthropic-un-sistema-di-enzimi-mai-visto-video_249bea18-fe44-4236-816c-9f1bc5dcc4eb.html) — From Anthropic AIA a System of Enzymes Never Seen VIDEO
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/saglik-haberleri/bilimde-yapay-zeka-devrimi-claude-yeni-bir-enzim-sisteminin-kesfini-2074076) — A Revolution in Artificial Intelligence in Science: Claude Enabled the Discovery of a New Enzyme System.
- [Fortune Italia](https://fortuneita.com/2026/09/24/anthropic-claude-scopre-un-nuovo-sistema-di-editing-genetico) — Anthropic, Claude Discovers a New Genetic Editing System
- [01net](https://01net.com/actualites/claude-aurait-decouvert-un-secret-de-ladn-et-personne-ne-sait-a-quoi-il-sert.html) — Claude Would Have Discovered a DNA Secret, and No One Knows What It's For.
- [Actu IA](https://actuia.com/actualite/claude-repere-chez-des-phages-un-systeme-genetique-passe-inapercu) — Claude Points Out in Phages a Genetic System Passed Unnoticed
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/science-technology/anthropic-says-claude-discovered-novel-enzyme-system/4067609) — Anthropic says Claude discovered novel enzyme system
- [EL NACIONAL](https://elnacional.com/2026/09/anthropic-usa-la-ia-para-hacer-descubrimientos-biologicos) — Anthropic Uses AI to Make Biological Discoveries
- [Tech Times](https://techtimes.com/articles/327986/20260924/claude-finds-hidden-enzyme-system-viral-dna-crispr-pioneer-calls-it-intriguing.htm) — Claude Finds Hidden Enzyme System in Viral DNA: CRISPR Pioneer Calls It Intriguing
- [Quartz](https://qz.com/anthropic-claude-crispr-like-enzyme-system-bacteriophage-092426) — Anthropic's Claude AI discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system
- [diariomedico.com](https://diariomedico.com/medicina/genetica/claude-descubre-nuevo-sistema-enzimas-similar-crispr.html) — Claude Discovers New Enzyme System Similar to CRISPR
- [Compsmag](https://compsmag.com/news/anthropic-says-claude-found-a-novel-enzyme-system-with-crispr-like-repeats) — Anthropic Says Claude Discovered a Novel CRISPR-Like Enzyme System
- [dev.by](https://devby.io/news/biolaboratoriya-anthropic-sdelala-pervoe-otkrytie-s-pomoschu-claude) — Anthropic Biolaborator Made the First Discovery Using Claude
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/emcimadahora/rss091/*https://c-level.folha.uol.com.br/ia/2026/09/anthropic-apresenta-descobertas-biologicas-impulsionadas-por-ia.shtml) — Anthropic Uses AI to Boost Biological Discoveries - 24/09/2026
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/tecnologia/2026/sep/24/la-ia-de-anthropic-esta-aprendiendo-biologia-por-si-misma-ahora-ha-hecho-su-primer-descubrimiento-1140033.html) — Anthropic AI Is Learning Biology by Itself. It Has Now Made Its First Discovery.
- [computersweden.se](https://computersweden.se/article/4226101/anthropic-claude-kan-ha-gjort-en-stor-biologisk-upptackt.html) — Anthropic: Claude May Have Made a Major Biological Discovery
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/anthropic-claude-un-950-ajanla-yeni-enzim-sistemi-20267616-haberi) — Anthropic Announces that Claude Contributes to the Discovery of New Enzyme Systems with 950 Agents
- [Heise](https://heise.de/news/Nach-Analyse-von-DNA-Datenbanken-Claude-soll-neues-Enzymsystem-entdeckt-haben-11464528.html) — After Analysis of DNA Databases: Claude Is Said to Have Discovered New Enzyme System
- [Clubic.com](https://clubic.com/actualite-631141-ia-claude-anthropic-aurait-aide-a-decouvrir-un-nouveau-systeme-enzymatique-inedit.html) — IA: Claude (Anthropic) Would Have Helped Discover a New and New Enzyme System
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/fdab3962297f326d) — AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says
- [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/salud/2026/09/24/6ab4dde6fdddff1b288b45b8.html) — Anthropic Announces that AI Has Discovered a New Enzyme System so Far Unknown and Similar to the Genetic Clip-Stick
- [Punto Informatico](https://punto-informatico.it/anthropic-claude-scopre-nuovo-enzima) — Anthropic, Claude Discovers a New Enzyme
- [Cryptopolitan](https://cryptopolitan.com/claude-agents-crispr-like-enzyme-21-hours) — Claude agents flag a CRISPR-like enzyme system in 21 hours, though Anthropic can't yet say what it does
- [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/technology/news/claude-ai-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system-art-o6t51fpz) — Anthropic Claims to Have Discovered a New Enzyme System Called Clod AI; 950 Clod Agents Behind It
- [t3nMagazin](https://t3n.de/news/nach-analyse-von-dna-datenbanken-claude-soll-eigenstaendig-neues-enzymsystem-entdeckt-haben-1764983) — Comparison with Crispr: Anthropic Agent to Have Independently Discovered New Enzyme System
- [RedState](https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/09/24/nthropic-warned-ai-could-kill-us-all-then-claude-found-a-crispr-like-enzyme-system-in-21-hours-n2207324) — Anthropic Warned AI Could Kill Us All. Then Claude Found a CRISPR-Like Enzyme System in 21 Hours.
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/anthropic-says-claude-ai-helped-discover-novel-enzyme-system-2026-09-23) — Anthropic says Claude AI helped discover novel enzyme system
- [Firstpost News](https://firstpost.com/tech/anthropic-claims-claude-discovered-new-dna-editing-system-in-bacterial-viruses-14047986.html) — Anthropic claims Claude discovered new DNA-editing system in bacterial viruses
- [The Conversation](https://theconversation.com/an-ai-model-has-found-a-new-crispr-like-biological-system-heres-what-it-means-for-science-292777) — An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR-like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science
- [anthropic.com](https://anthropic.com/news/claude-discovers-novel-enzyme-system) — Claude discovers a novel enzyme system
- [Génération-NT](https://generation-nt.com/actualites/claude-anthropic-systeme-enzymes-laboratoire-biologie-2081698) — The AI Claude d'Anthropic Reveals an Unknown Enzyme System
- [Forbes Georgia](https://forbes.ge/anthropic-is-thqmith-claude-ma-akhali-phermentuli-sistemis-aghmochenashi-miigho-monatsileoba) — According to Anthropic, Claude Participated in the Discovery of a New Enzyme System.
- [fararu.com](https://fararu.com/fa/news/1004690/%DA%A9%D8%B4%D9%81-%D8%B3%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85-%D8%A2%D9%86%D8%B2%DB%8C%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%B4%D8%A8%D9%87-%DA%A9%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%B3%D9%BE%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B7-%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B4-%D9%85%D8%B5%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AF) — Discovery of CRISPR-Like Enzyme System by Cloud Artificial Intelligence
- [abc](https://abc.es/ciencia/anthropic-anuncia-ia-descubierto-nuevo-sistema-biologico-20260924112559-nt.html) — Anthropic Announces that Its AI Has Discovered a New Biological System Similar to Crispr
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/tech/claude-anthropic-biology-dna-crispr-b3055582.html) — Anthropic says Claude has found something potentially transformative in our bodies
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/tech/claude-anthropic-biology-dna-crispr-b3055582.html) — Anthropic says Claude has found something potentially transformative in our bodies
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/tech/ai/il-detective-nel-pagliaio-cosi-unintelligenza-artificiale-ha-trovato-una-macchina-della-vita-che-nessuno-aveva-mai-notato-jzudmq31) — The Detective in the Haystack: so an Artificial Intelligence Found a Life Machine that No One Had Ever Noticed
- [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/anthropic-claude-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system-1821665) — Claude Finds Hidden DNA System With CRISPR-Like Features That Could Cut, Copy and Paste Genetic Material
- [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-anthropic-touts-ai-biology-discovery.html) — Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery
- [babel.ua](https://babel.ua/news/130431-claude-znayshov-novu-sistemu-v-dnk-shozhu-na-tehnologiyu-yaku-vikoristovuyut-dlya-redaguvannya-geniv) — Claude Found a New System in DNA Similar to the Technology Used to Edit Genes
- [Presse-citron](https://presse-citron.net/nouveau-crispr-ia-claude-decouvre-systeme-modifier-genes) — A New CRISPR ? IA Claude Discovers a New System that Could Also Modify the Genes of Living Beings
- [analytica-world.com](https://analytica-world.com/de/news/1189906/claude-entdeckt-ein-neuartiges-enzymsystem-mit-crispr-aehnlichen-wiederholungen.html) — Claude Discovers a Novel Enzyme System with CRISPR-Like Repetitions
- [bionity.com](https://bionity.com/de/news/1189906/claude-entdeckt-ein-neuartiges-enzymsystem-mit-crispr-aehnlichen-wiederholungen.html) — Claude Discovers a Novel Enzyme System with CRISPR-Like Repetitions
- [TechJuice](https://techjuice.pk/claude-discovers-enzyme-system-art-bacteriophages) — Claude Just Identified Previously Unknown DNA Repeat System
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/techscience/2165934/i-anthropic-anakoinose-oti-to-montelo-claude-anakalypse-ena-neo-systima-enzymon) — Anthropic Announced that the Claude Model Discovered a New Enzyme System
- [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/TECHNOLOGIES/anthropic-objavila-o-pervom-otkrytii-svoej-biolaboratorii-chto-obnaruzhil-ii.html) — Anthropic Announced the First Opening of Its biolaboratory:
- [MASSIVE.NEWS](https://massive.news/an-ai-model-has-found-a-new-crispr-like-biological-system-heres-what-it-means-for-science) — An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR-like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science
- [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/science-et-technologie/2026/09/24/des-enzymes-jusque-la-inconnues-anthropic-devoile-un-premier-resultat-de-son-laboratoire-de-biologie) — IA. Unknown Enzymes: Anthropic Unveils a First Result of His Biology Laboratory
- [FrAndroid](https://frandroid.com/culture-tech/intelligence-artificielle/anthropic-claude-ai/3258771_claude-trouve-art-un-cousin-possible-de-crispr-chez-les-virus) — Claude Would Have Made an Incredible Scientific Discovery: ART, a Possible Cousin of CRISPR in Viruses
- [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/anthropic-touts-ai-biology-discovery) — Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/ai-div-objavio-prvo-veliko-otkrice-svog-laboratorija-za-molekularnu-biologiju/2838151.aspx) — AI Discovered What Humans Didn't: Anthropic Announces First Major Discovery in Biology
- [StartItUp.sk](https://startitup.sk/anthropic-ma-vlastne-laboratorium-claude-pomohol-odhalit-novy-enzymovy-system) — Anthropic Has Its Own Laboratory. Claude Helped Discover a New Enzyme System
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/anthropic-dario-amodei-claude-ai-artificial-intelligence-science-biology-gene-therapy-101790218614961.html) — Anthropic unveils discovery of new enzyme system spotted by Claude model
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/anthropic-touts-ai-led-biology-discovery) — Anthropic AI discovers new enzyme system in biology
- [techgear.gr](https://techgear.gr/i-ai-tis-anthropic-anakalypse-idi-enan-neo-viologiko-michanismo-typoy-crispr-50642) — Anthropic's AI Has Already Discovered a New CRISPR-Like Biological Mechanism!
- [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/24/ai-model-claude-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system-anthropic-says) — AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/gundem/claude-21-saatte-950-ajanla-dna-taradi-daha-once-tanimlanmamis-sistem-buldu-haberi-841225) — Claude Scanned DNA with 950 Agents in 21 Hours: He Found a Previously Unidentified System - Dünya Gazeti
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/international-news/ai-giant-anthropic-announces-big-discovery-about-new-enzyme-system-articleshow-c8ofrg9) — Anthropic Claims to Have Made a New Discovery Using AI; Confirms Existence of Biology Research Lab
- [France24](https://france24.com/es/video/20260924-qu%C3%A9-encontr%C3%B3-claude-en-el-hallazgo-de-biolog%C3%ADa-y-por-qu%C3%A9-es-importante) — What Did Claude Find in the Biology Finding and Why Is It Important?
- [The Free Press Journal](https://freepressjournal.in/tech/anthropics-claude-discovers-new-enzyme-system-that-could-rewrite-the-future-of-gene-editing-heres-why-its-a-big-deal) — Anthropic's Claude Discovers New Enzyme System That Could Rewrite The Future Of Gene Editing: Here's Why It's A Big Deal
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/science/story/anthropic-says-claude-ai-helped-discover-novel-enzyme-system-that-looks-like-crispr-3001662-2026-09-24) — Claude AI discovers new CRISPR-like gene editing system, Anthropic says
- [NDTV Profit](https://ndtvprofit.com/technology/claude-uncovers-crispr-like-previously-unknown-enzyme-system-hidden-in-bacteriophages-12089633) — Claude Uncovers CRISPR Like Previously Unknown Enzyme System Hidden in Bacteriophages
- [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/technology/anthropic-ai-discovers-new-enzyme-system-hints-at-gene-editing-breakthrough-19997151.htm) — Anthropic AI discovers new enzyme system, hints at gene-editing breakthrough
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/business-news-anthropics-claude-makes-biomedical-breakthrough-discovers-novel-enzyme-system-7617819.html) — Anthropic's Claude Makes Biomedical Breakthrough Discovers Novel Enzyme System
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/business/anthropics-claude-makes-biomedical-breakthrough-discovers-novel-enzyme-system) — Anthropics Claude makes biomedical breakthrough discovers novel enzyme system - The Tribune
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/business/anthropics-claude-makes-biomedical-breakthrough-discovers-novel-enzyme-system20260924064729) — Anthropic's Claude makes biomedical breakthrough, discovers novel enzyme system
- [Startup Fortune](https://startupfortune.com/anthropics-claude-found-a-new-enzyme-system-that-looks-like-crispr) — Anthropic's Claude Found a New Enzyme System That Looks Like CRISPR
- [Android Headlines](https://androidheadlines.com/2026/09/claude-ai-gene-editing-discovery-anthropic-lab.html) — Anthropic Claims Claude Uncovered a Brand-New Enzyme System Inside Virus DNA
- [PJ Media](https://pjmedia.com/david-manney/2026/09/23/an-ai-went-looking-through-dna-and-found-something-humans-had-missed-n4957580) — An AI Went Looking Through DNA and Found Something Humans Had Missed
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/world-news/anthropic-says-claude-ai-helped-discover-novel-enzyme-system-12089389) — Anthropic Says Claude AI Helped Discover Novel Enzyme System
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/anthropic-says-its-biology-lab-has-already-found-something-big) — Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/claude-ai-discovers-novel-enzyme-system-with-crispr-like-features-388920) — Claude AI Discovers Novel Enzyme System with CRISPR-Like Features
- [The Verge](https://theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/999470/anthropic-biolab-claude-crispr) — Anthropic’s biolab made a discovery it’s comparing to Crispr
- [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/economia/tecnologia/noticia/2026/09/23/anthropic-apresenta-a-primeira-descoberta-feita-por-ia-de-seu-laboratorio-biologico.ghtml) — Anthropic Presents the First Discovery Made by AI in Its Biological Laboratory

## Questions

**What did Anthropic's AI model Claude discover?**

Anthropic announced that its AI model Claude has identified a previously unknown enzyme system, which the company has named ART. This discovery was made in the DNA of viruses that infect bacteria and is the first from Anthropic's molecular biology lab.

**What is the significance of the ART enzyme system?**

The exact function of the ART system is currently unknown. However, initial experiments suggest it could be programmable, similar to the gene-editing technology CRISPR. Researchers are investigating its potential as a new gene editing mechanism.

**How long did the AI take to find this system?**

Anthropic stated that its AI agents searched through DNA sequences for 21 hours to identify the ART enzyme system. The company suggested this automated process significantly speeds up basic research compared to traditional human scientific methods.

**Is this discovery a new CRISPR?**

While the ART system shares some characteristics with CRISPR, such as potential programmability, its scientific significance and practical applications are still under investigation. Some experts have expressed skepticism about it being a direct rival to CRISPR-the-technology.

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