Google DeepMind Maps 9 Billion Possible DNA Variants
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DNA is often explained as a codebook or set of instructions for producing proteins, and ultimately, life. Some stretches of DNA, called genes, code for proteins, but the vast majority of DNA is considered “non-coding.” Some of it has no known function, while other segments are critical to regulating gene activity. These regulatory elements can interact in complicated ways, and their effects can vary across different…
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Timeline
- First appeared on IEEE Spectrum AIIEEE Spectrum AI
- Discussion started on Hacker NewsHacker News
Sources
News
- Google DeepMind Maps 9 Billion Possible DNA VariantsIEEE Spectrum AI
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- AlphaGenome maps 9B DNA variantsHacker News