Anthropic's AI tools for biological research
Anthropic announced a previously unknown enzyme system as the first discovery from its molecular biology lab. A later report describes its Model Hardware Standard, which provides a common interface for lab equipment so AI agents can control instruments and coordinate experiments.

Timeline
Friday, 25 September
- Anthropic introduces system for AI agents to control lab equipment and run experiments
Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard creates a common interface for lab equipment
Thursday, 24 September
- Anthropic unveils a previously unknown enzyme system from its molecular biology lab
Anthropic said its molecular biology lab made its first discovery: a previously unknown enzyme system
