Google DeepMind unveils AlphaGenome 2 to map how DNA changes affect cells

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Researchers at Google DeepMind have introduced AlphaGenome 2, a new AI model aimed at explaining how alterations in DNA influence different types of cells. Although all human cells share the same genetic code, cell types such as heart muscle, skin, and immune cells activate and silence genes in distinct patterns. The model is the successor to AlphaGenome, which DeepMind released last year to predict genomic effects. Scientists hope the tool will clarify the cellular origins of disease and suggest directions for new treatments.

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