Summary
A new AI model called AlphaGenome, developed by Google's DeepMind, helps scientists understand DNA better. It can predict how small changes in genetic code affect health and diseases. This tool is expected to assist in studying genetic diseases and developing new medicines.
Key Facts
- AlphaGenome is an AI model from Google's DeepMind that analyzes DNA.
- It helps scientists study the "dark genome," which makes up 98% of our DNA and is not well understood.
- The model can predict where genes are and what effects the 'dark genome' has, such as on gene expression and splicing.
- It can analyze one million letters of genetic code at a time.
- The AI tool is used to identify mutations that could cause diseases like cancer or alter risks of conditions like obesity.
- Over 3,000 scientists have used AlphaGenome since it became available for non-commercial use.
- AlphaGenome could help in drug discovery by identifying important genetic variants.
