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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/fun/view/9207/biogeek-fun</guid>
	<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2014 06:33:31 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[BioGeek Fun]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>1. A futuristic computational biology student was told to write "It is in my gene!!!" on the board 100 times as a punishment. here's his response -<br /><br />use warnings;<br />for ($count=1; $count &lt;=100; $count++) { print "It is in my gene!!!";}<br /><br />I guess, he is gonna to be a real biogeek. Nice try though. Smart kid.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2. In some perl script I found this <br />&nbsp;. . . . . .<br />&nbsp;. . . . . .<br /># It works for me, only God understood how it is working<br />while (/(&lt;\/[^&gt;]+&gt;)|(&lt;[^&gt;]+&gt;)|(&lt;[^&gt;]+&gt;)$|([^&gt;&lt;]+)/go) {<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $startGene=$1;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $beginChromosome=$2;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />. . . . . .<br />&nbsp;.. . . . . .<br />}</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>3. One more interesting message in Perl found &hellip;. It will must tickle you bone :) <br />open(my $fh, "&lt;", "gene.txt")&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;or kill " Me if you think this is a mistake :$!";<br /><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>4. From the Perl <br /><br />&nbsp; while () {&nbsp; # "The Mothership Connection is here!"<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;print &ldquo;$_\n&rdquo;; # Printing the offspring :)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>5. Perl message<br />if ($1) { print &ldquo;Just found a the error in chromosome !!!, yahoo&hellip;&rdquo;; else { &ldquo;That is not error, but mutation you moron!&rdquo;;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>6. One genome database curator walk in wine bar asked the bartender:<br />CREATE TABLE gene IF NOT EXISTS SexOnTheBeach;</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jit</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/44537/the-atcc-genome-portal</guid>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 14:24:16 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[The ATCC Genome Portal]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span>The ATCC Genome Portal (AGP,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://genomes.atcc.org/">https://genomes.atcc.org/</a><span>) is a database of authenticated genomes for bacteria, fungi, protists, and viruses held in ATCC&rsquo;s biorepository. It now includes 3,938 assemblies (253% increase) produced under ISO 9000 by ATCC. Here, we present new features and content added to the AGP for the research community.</span></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://genomes.atcc.org/" rel="nofollow">https://genomes.atcc.org/</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/researchlabs/view/9327/jarvis%E2%80%99-laboratory</guid>
  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:53:47 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Jarvis’ laboratory]]></title>
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<p>Dr. Jarvis’ laboratory studies the neurobiology of vocal communication. We want to know how the brain generates, perceives, and learns behavior. We use vocal communication as a model behavior. Emphasis is placed on the molecular pathways involved in the perception and production of learned vocalizations. We use an integrative approach that combines behavioral, anatomical, electrophysiological, and molecular biological techniques. The main animal model used is songbirds, one of the few vertebrate groups that evolved the ability to learn vocalizations. The overall goal of the research is to advance knowledge of the neural mechanisms for vocal learning and basic mechanisms of brain function.</p>

<p>Lab page: http://jarvislab.net/</p>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44503/entire-human-genome-sequencing</guid>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44503/entire-human-genome-sequencing</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Entire Human Genome Sequencing !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Cost-effective whole human genome sequencing has revolutionized the landscape of genetic research and personalized medicine by making comprehensive genetic analysis accessible to a wider population. Through advancements in sequencing technologies, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), costs have significantly decreased, enabling researchers and healthcare providers to analyze an individual's complete genetic makeup with greater efficiency and affordability. This has profound implications for disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, as it allows for the identification of genetic predispositions and the customization of healthcare interventions based on an individual's unique genetic profile. Moreover, as the cost continues to decline, the potential for population-scale genomic studies and large-scale screening programs becomes increasingly feasible, promising to further enhance our understanding of human genetics and improve healthcare outcomes on a global scale.</p><p>Here are few companies:</p><p>https://mynucleus.com/</p><p>https://myome.com/</p><p>https://nebula.org/whole-genome-sequencing-dna-test/</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>LEGE</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/9518/professor-and-associate-professors-pb-iv-assistant-professors-pb-iii-job-at-iiit-allahabad</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:09:07 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Professor and Associate Professors (PB-IV) Assistant Professors (PB-III) Job at IIIT, Allahabad]]></title>
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<p>Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad <br />Devghat, Jhalwa, Allahabad – 211012, Uttar Pradesh, India <br />E-mail: contact@iiita.ac.in, faculty.applications@iiita.ac.in <br />Web: www.iiita.ac.in Phone : 0532-2922031/27/67 </p>

<p>Applications are invited on prescribed format along with self attested copies of the certificates for Faculty Positions in the following areas:  <br />Sciences – Systems Biology, Computer Aided Drug Designing, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics. BioMedical Engineering – BioMechanics, BioMedical Instrumentation.  </p>

<p> Last Date : May 10, 2014 </p>

<p>Details are available on our website : http://www.iiita.ac.in</p>

<p>http://www.iiita.ac.in/downloads/announcements/uploads/FACULTY_Advertisement_NO-FS-01_2014130.pdf</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:47:43 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44766/genome-simulation-with-slim-and-msprime</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Genome Simulation with SLiM and msprime]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Genome simulation is an essential tool in population genetics, enabling researchers to model evolutionary processes and study genetic variation. Two widely used simulation tools in this field are <strong style="font-size: 12.8px;">SLiM</strong><span style="font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: normal;"> and </span><strong style="font-size: 12.8px;">msprime</strong><span style="font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: normal;">. While both serve different purposes, they can be used together with the </span><strong style="font-size: 12.8px;">slendr</strong><span style="font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: normal;"> framework to compare simulation outputs effectively.</span></p><h2>Overview of SLiM and msprime</h2><h3>SLiM: Forward Genetic Simulator</h3><p>SLiM is a <strong>free, open-source</strong> tool designed for forward genetic simulations. It allows researchers to model complex evolutionary scenarios, including selection, recombination, and demographic events, making it particularly useful for studying adaptation and selection in populations.</p><p><strong>Key Features of SLiM:</strong></p><ul>
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<p>Simulates population evolution forward in time</p>
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<p>Supports custom evolutionary models using an embedded scripting language</p>
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<p>Allows modeling of spatial and ecological dynamics</p>
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<p>Provides high flexibility and extensibility for user-defined scenarios</p>
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<p>Available on GitHub as an open-source project</p>
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</ul><h3>msprime: Ancestry and Mutation Simulator</h3><p>msprime is an efficient, <strong>open-source</strong> tool that simulates ancestry and mutations using a coalescent framework. It is known for its high-speed performance and low memory requirements, making it a popular choice for large-scale genomic simulations.</p><p><strong>Key Features of msprime:</strong></p><ul>
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<p>Implements coalescent simulations for ancestry modeling</p>
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<p>Efficiently simulates large population histories</p>
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<p>Supports the addition of mutations to genealogies</p>
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<p>Developed using an open-source community model</p>
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<p>Often faster and more memory-efficient than alternative simulators</p>
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</ul><h2>Using SLiM and msprime with slendr</h2><p>Both SLiM and msprime can be integrated with <strong>slendr</strong>, a framework that facilitates structured population genetic simulations. This integration allows for seamless comparison of simulation outputs.</p><h3>How They Work Together:</h3><ul>
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<p>SLiM and msprime simulations can be analyzed within slendr.</p>
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<p>The <strong>ts_read()</strong> function in slendr enables loading and comparing tree sequence outputs from both simulators.</p>
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<p>This integration allows researchers to validate simulation results and gain deeper insights into evolutionary processes.</p>
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</ul><h2>Performance Considerations</h2><p>While SLiM offers powerful forward simulations with extensive customization, msprime is often preferred for its <strong>speed and memory efficiency</strong> when simulating ancestry and mutations. The choice between the two depends on the research goals:</p><ul>
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<p><strong>For detailed evolutionary modeling with selection and recombination:</strong> Use SLiM.</p>
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<p><strong>For large-scale coalescent simulations with mutations:</strong> Use msprime.</p>
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<p><strong>For comparing different simulation models and their outputs:</strong> Use slendr to integrate SLiM and msprime results.</p>
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</ul><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>SLiM and msprime are valuable tools for genome simulation, each serving distinct but complementary purposes in population genetics research. By leveraging the strengths of both simulators with slendr, researchers can conduct robust and efficient evolutionary simulations, enhancing our understanding of genetic diversity and adaptation.</p><p>For more information, check out the official GitHub repositories for <strong>SLiM</strong> and <strong>msprime</strong>, and explore the <strong>slendr</strong> framework for streamlined simulation workflow</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>BioStar</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:56:18 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/9639/find-certain-filesdocuments-in-linux-os</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Find certain files/documents in Linux OS]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>As bioinformatician I know the fact that we usually handle the large dataset and lost in the huge numbers of files and folders. In order to search the missing file a strong search command is required. The Linux Find Command is one of the most important and much used command in Linux sytems. Find command used to search and locate list of files and directories based on conditions you specify for files that match the arguments. Find can be used in variety of conditions like you can find files by permissions, users, groups, file type, date, size and other possible criteria.<br /><br />Through this article we are sharing our day-to-day Linux find command experience and its usage in the form of examples. In this article we will show you the most used 35 Find Commands examples in Linux. We have divided the section into Five parts from basic to advance usage of find command.</p><p><strong>Part I &ndash; Basic Find Commands for Finding Files with Names</strong><br />1. Find Files Using Name in Current Directory<br /><br />Find all the files whose name is gene.txt in a current working directory.<br /><br /># find . -name gene.txt<br /><br />./gene.txt<br /><br />2. Find Files Under Home Directory<br /><br />Find all the files under /home directory with name gene.txt.<br /><br /># find /home -name gene.txt<br /><br />/home/gene.txt<br /><br />3. Find Files Using Name and Ignoring Case<br /><br />Find all the files whose name is gene.txt and contains both capital and small letters in /home directory.<br /><br /># find /home -iname gene.txt<br /><br />./gene.txt<br />./Gene.txt<br /><br />4. Find Directories Using Name<br /><br />Find all directories whose name is Gene in / directory.<br /><br /># find / -type d -name Gene<br /><br />/Gene<br /><br />5. Find fasta Files Using Name<br /><br />Find all php files whose name is gene.fasta in a current working directory.<br /><br /># find . -type f -name gene.fasta<br /><br />./gene.fasta<br /><br />6. Find all PHP Files in Directory<br /><br />Find all fasta files in a directory.<br /><br /># find . -type f -name "*.fasta"<br /><br />./gene.fasta<br />./cancer.fasta<br />./allgene.fasta<br /><br /><strong>Part II &ndash; Find Files Based on their Permissions</strong><br />7. Find Files With 777 Permissions<br /><br />Find all the files whose permissions are 777.<br /><br /># find . -type f -perm 0777 -print<br /><br />8. Find Files Without 777 Permissions<br /><br />Find all the files without permission 777.<br /><br /># find / -type f ! -perm 777<br /><br />9. Find SGID Files with 644 Permissions<br /><br />Find all the SGID bit files whose permissions set to 644.<br /><br /># find / -perm 2644<br /><br />10. Find Sticky Bit Files with 551 Permissions<br /><br />Find all the Sticky Bit set files whose permission are 551.<br /><br /># find / -perm 1551<br /><br />11. Find SUID Files<br /><br />Find all SUID set files.<br /><br /># find / -perm /u=s<br /><br />12. Find SGID Files<br /><br />Find all SGID set files.<br /><br /># find / -perm /g+s<br /><br />13. Find Read Only Files<br /><br />Find all Read Only files.<br /><br /># find / -perm /u=r<br /><br />14. Find Executable Files<br /><br />Find all Executable files.<br /><br /># find / -perm /a=x<br /><br />15. Find Files with 777 Permissions and Chmod to 644<br /><br />Find all 777 permission files and use chmod command to set permissions to 644.<br /><br /># find / -type f -perm 0777 -print -exec chmod 644 {} \;<br /><br />16. Find Directories with 777 Permissions and Chmod to 755<br /><br />Find all 777 permission directories and use chmod command to set permissions to 755.<br /><br /># find / -type d -perm 777 -print -exec chmod 755 {} \;<br /><br />17. Find and remove single File<br /><br />To find a single file called gene.txt and remove it.<br /><br /># find . -type f -name "gene.txt" -exec rm -f {} \;<br /><br />18. Find and remove Multiple File<br /><br />To find and remove multiple files such as .fa or .gb, then use.<br /><br /># find . -type f -name "*.fa" -exec rm -f {} \;<br /><br />OR<br /><br /># find . -type f -name "*.gb" -exec rm -f {} \;<br /><br />19. Find all Empty Files<br /><br />To file all empty files under certain path.<br /><br /># find /tmp -type f -empty<br /><br />20. Find all Empty Directories<br /><br />To file all empty directories under certain path.<br /><br /># find /tmp -type d -empty<br /><br />21. File all Hidden Files<br /><br />To find all hidden files, use below command.<br /><br /># find /tmp -type f -name ".*"<br /><br /><strong>Part III &ndash; Search Files Based On Owners and Groups</strong><br />22. Find Single File Based on User<br /><br />To find all or single file called gene.txt under / root directory of owner root.<br /><br /># find / -user root -name gene.txt<br /><br />23. Find all Files Based on User<br /><br />To find all files that belongs to user Rahul under /home directory.<br /><br /># find /home -user rahul<br /><br />24. Find all Files Based on Group<br /><br />To find all files that belongs to group Developer under /home directory.<br /><br /># find /home -group developer<br /><br />25. Find Particular Files of User<br /><br />To find all .txt files of user Rahul under /home directory.<br /><br /># find /home -user rahul -iname "*.txt"<br /><br /><strong>Part IV &ndash; Find Files and Directories Based on Date and Time</strong><br />26. Find Last 50 Days Modified Files<br /><br />To find all the files which are modified 50 days back.<br /><br /># find / -mtime 50<br /><br />27. Find Last 50 Days Accessed Files<br /><br />To find all the files which are accessed 50 days back.<br /><br /># find / -atime 50<br /><br />28. Find Last 50-100 Days Modified Files<br /><br />To find all the files which are modified more than 50 days back and less than 100 days.<br /><br /># find / -mtime +50 &ndash;mtime -100<br /><br />29. Find Changed Files in Last 1 Hour<br /><br />To find all the files which are changed in last 1 hour.<br /><br /># find / -cmin -60<br /><br />30. Find Modified Files in Last 1 Hour<br /><br />To find all the files which are modified in last 1 hour.<br /><br /># find / -mmin -60<br /><br />31. Find Accessed Files in Last 1 Hour<br /><br />To find all the files which are accessed in last 1 hour.<br /><br /># find / -amin -60<br /><br /><strong>Part V &ndash; Find Files and Directories Based on Size</strong><br />32. Find 50MB Files<br /><br />To find all 50MB files, use.<br /><br /># find / -size 50M<br /><br />33. Find Size between 50MB &ndash; 100MB<br /><br />To find all the files which are greater than 50MB and less than 100MB.<br /><br /># find / -size +50M -size -100M<br /><br />34. Find and Delete 100MB Files<br /><br />To find all 100MB files and delete them using one single command.<br /><br /># find / -size +100M -exec rm -rf {} \;<br /><br />35. Find Specific Files and Delete<br /><br />Find all .gb files with more than 10MB and delete them using one single command.<br /><br /># find / -type f -name *.gb -size +10M -exec rm {} \;</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Rahul Nayak</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:38:23 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/45240/pg2-making-pangenome-graphs-easier-to-understand</link>
	<title><![CDATA[PG2: Making Pangenome Graphs Easier to Understand]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Genomics is moving beyond the traditional approach of studying DNA using a single reference genome. Today, researchers are increasingly using pangenomes, which represent genetic information from multiple genomes and capture a much broader range of genetic diversity.</p><p>However, pangenome graphs can be highly complex, making them difficult to visualize and interpret. A recent study published in BMC Bioinformatics introduces PG2 (PanGenoGrapher), an open-source, web-based tool designed to address this challenge.&nbsp;The source code and user guide are openly available on GitHub at https://github.com/iVis-at-Bilkent/pangenographer. A publicly accessible sample deployment is hosted at http://pg2.cs.bilkent.edu.tr. In addition, a demonstration video illustrating the primary use cases of PG2 is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCd7-aGY6CQ.</p><p>PG2 combines advanced graph-layout algorithms with an interactive visualization platform. It allows researchers to explore genomic paths, identify variations, and examine relationships between different parts of a pangenome graph more easily.</p><p>This is important because visualization can play a major role in bioinformatics. When complex genomic information is presented clearly, researchers can more easily identify patterns, understand genetic variation, and generate new biological insights.</p><p>The development of PG2 represents a step toward making pangenome analysis more accessible and intuitive. As genomic datasets continue to grow and graph-based representations become more common, tools like PG2 can help researchers navigate this increasing complexity.</p><p>Ultimately, PG2 demonstrates how combining genomics, graph algorithms, and interactive visualization can make sophisticated biological data easier to understand and analyze.</p><p>Reference: Solun, G. K., Dogrusoz, U., Bing&ouml;l, Z., &amp; Alkan, C. (2026). PG2: algorithms and a web-based tool for effective layout and visual analysis of pangenome graphs. BMC Bioinformatics. DOI: 10.1186/s12859-026-06555-4.</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 23:59:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<p>Raghava's group is known for developing open source software or web servers. Group have developed large number of web-based services.</p>

<p>Find more at http://www.imtech.res.in/raghava/</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:07:58 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Atlas of Nine Billion Possibilities]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine a book that holds all the instructions for building a human, made up of billions of letters. What if you changed just one letter? Maybe nothing would happen. Or that tiny change could affect how a gene works, quietly shaping a cell&rsquo;s biology or even helping cause disease.</p><p>Scientists face a big challenge with the human genome. They can read its letters, but understanding their roles is much harder. Only about 2 percent of the genome codes for proteins. The rest acts like a huge control panel, deciding when and where genes turn on. With about 9 billion possible single-letter changes, testing them all in a lab just isn&rsquo;t possible.</p><p>So, Google DeepMind asked a new question: what if we could predict what those changes might do?</p><p>This question led to the AlphaGenome Atlas (https://deepmind.google.com/science/alphagenome/atlas?), a detailed map of nearly every possible single-letter change in the human genome. Instead of checking each change one by one, researchers can use the Atlas to spot the ones most likely to matter. The AlphaGenome Variant Impact (AVI) score works like a trail marker, pointing scientists toward the changes worth a closer look.</p><p>This is where the Atlas gets especially useful. Much of the genome lies outside the protein-coding regions, where DNA acts as a switch or controller for genes. AlphaGenome lets researchers explore these areas and see how small changes could affect gene activity.</p><p>An atlas isn't the destination; it's a guide.</p><p>The AlphaGenome Atlas doesn&rsquo;t replace experiments or solve every mystery. Instead, it helps scientists decide where to begin. From billions of possibilities, it turns the vast genetic landscape into something researchers can start to explore.</p><p>There are nine billion possibilities, a vast map, and maybe among them therWith nine billion possibilities and a huge map to explore, there may be clues hidden here to some of medicine&rsquo;s toughest mysteries.</p><p>More at&nbsp;https://storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-media/DeepMind.com/Blog/alphagenome-atlas-a-predictive-map-of-every-possible-dna-letter-change-in-the-human-genome/alphagenome-atlas.pdf</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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