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DeepMind's new genome 'atlas' charts effects of all 9B human gene mutations

21 days ago
  • Only 2% of the human genome encodes proteins; the rest is difficult to decipher.
  • The AlphaGenome Atlas charts effects of nine billion single-letter DNA changes using AI predictions.
  • The atlas is freely available for non-commercial use but won't replace experiments or individual-specific diagnostics.
  • It provides a simplified AVI score to identify disease-causing mutations.
  • The atlas removes computational barriers, aiding rare-disease research.
  • It maps thousands of DNA motifs to infer their roles in different cell types.