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With AlphaGenome, Researchers Are Using A.I. to Decode the Human Blueprint

29 January 2026 at 21:59
AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.

Β© Volker Steger/Science Source

DNA electrophoresis in a lab. Scientists at Google DeepMind have trained their A.I on a vast wealth of molecular data, enabling it to make predictions about thousands of genes.

With AlphaGenome, Researchers Are Using A.I. to Decode the Human Blueprint

29 January 2026 at 21:59
AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.

Β© Volker Steger/Science Source

DNA electrophoresis in a lab. Scientists at Google DeepMind have trained their A.I on a vast wealth of molecular data, enabling it to make predictions about thousands of genes.

Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.

2 January 2026 at 05:00
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

Β© Andri Tambunan for The New York Times

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