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Google DeepMind has released AlphaGenome Atlas, a resource predicting the molecular effects of nine billion possible single-letter changes in human DNA. Its free academic research portal helps scientists explore and prioritize genetic variants. The team reports that collaborators have experimentally verified selected findings in rare-disease research.
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A vast landscape of biological possibilities becomes easier to explore. Tools like this could help researchers turn more unanswered questions into experiments worth pursuing.
Source: Google DeepMind · September 8, 2026AI-curated · Original summary · Founded by James Creedon
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