DeepMind releases atlas of 9 billion human gene mutations
Google DeepMind has released an atlas that charts the predicted effects of 9 billion possible single-letter DNA changes across the human genome. The AlphaGenome Atlas draws on predictions from the AlphaGenome AI model that DeepMind released last year. The resource is available for non-commercial use. It covers every possible mutation to the genome's roughly 3 billion DNA letters, including the 2 percent that encode proteins. Around 9,000 researchers have accessed the model's predictions since its release, according to Dhavi Hariharan, a DeepMind product manager. She said the automated programming interface required writing software code, which is a barrier for some biologists.
The atlas could help clinicians diagnose rare, unexplained diseases. It could also help researchers uncover the biology of common illnesses and traits.
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