Researchers from Stanford University and Chan Zuckerberg Biohub have developed an innovative AI-driven “Virtual Lab” system that mimics a multidisciplinary scientific team led by a principal investigator AI agent. Leveraging large language models, this platform enables autonomous reasoning, planning, and experimental execution to tackle sophisticated biological problems, such as designing novel SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies. The Virtual Lab promises to democratize access to interdisciplinary research capabilities, facilitating accelerated discovery especially for resource-limited groups lacking broad scientific expertise or funding.