Google DeepMind's AI deciphers DNA's dark genome to advance disease research

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Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome AI can interpret DNA's "dark genome," potentially revolutionizing disease understanding and drug discovery. The AI model predicts how non-gene DNA regions influence gene activity and protein creation, aiding research into genetic disease risks like high blood pressure and dementia. AlphaGenome, described in Nature, is available for non-commercial use, with thousands of scientists already employing it to accelerate biological and medical breakthroughs.


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