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AlphaGenome deciphers non-coding DNA for gene regulation

Deep-learning model decodes the regulatory effects of DNA changes ...

Tiny protein pair discovery could reveal how the genetic code first began

Life runs on instructions you never see. Every cell reads DNA, turns that message into RNA, and then builds proteins that ...
Nature

Translation: DNA to mRNA to Protein

How does the cell convert DNA into working proteins? The process of translation can be seen as the decoding of instructions for making proteins, involving mRNA in transcription as well as tRNA. But ...
Live Science

DNA has an expiration date. But proteins are revealing secrets about our ancient ancestors we never thought possible.

Analysis of ancient proteins may fill in the gaps of human evolution left by the decomposition of DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
Chemistry World

Google’s AlphaGenome deep learning model wants to do for DNA what AlphaFold did for proteins

Model predicts effect of mutations on sequences up to 1 million base pairs in length and is adept at tackling complex ...

How a vital DNA protection protein complex adapts to new threats without compromising its essential functions

In Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass," Alice is stuck in a never-ending race with the Red Queen yet never gains a ...
Forbes

DNA Repair Protein Targets Root Cause Of Huntington’s Disease

A new discovery offers hope for Huntington’s disease. This discovery provides hope that a DNA repair process may help slow or stop disease progression. Research has identified a critical DNA repair ...
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What is DNA, and why it’s a key to understanding life, health, and disease: UAB experts explain how our DNA shapes who we are

DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but what does that really mean? Elizabeth Worthey, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine, explains everything ...