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Chinese AI Scientist Completes 11,382-Step Experiment in 203 Hours
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University developed AutoDNA, an AI-driven autonomous laboratory system that independently designs and executes complex life science experiments, such as DNA synthesis and storing digital information in DNA. The system improved experimental success rates and efficiency, completing an 11,382-step experiment in 203 hours, marking a significant advance in AI-assisted lab automation.
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You must rethink lab workflows as AI takes control of experiment design and execution at scale. Your startup can gain an edge by integrating autonomous AI systems that shorten experiment cycles and improve precision in life science research.
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