Mycin refers to a family of antibiotics, specifically those derived from the bacteria Streptomyces, that are effective in treating bacterial infections. These antibiotics are particularly notable for their role in the development of expert systems in artificial intelligence, as they served as an early application of knowledge-based AI in medicine, showcasing how computer systems can mimic human expertise in diagnosis and treatment.
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