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DeepMind Launches AlphaGenome to Predict Effects of DNA Variants

It will be available free to noncommercial researchers to speed up gene regulation studies by pinpointing disease-causing mutations.

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April 2, 2024, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Google DeepMind logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
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Overview

  • AlphaGenome uses a transformer architecture trained on public experimental data to forecast how small DNA changes alter gene activity and molecular processes.
  • The model went live on June 25, 2025 for noncommercial use and DeepMind plans to publish full technical details in the coming months.
  • Researchers can use AlphaGenome to prioritize genetic variants in silico, reducing the need for time-consuming lab experiments.
  • Experts say the tool could accelerate diagnosis of rare genetic disorders and help identify cancer-driving mutations by modeling their impact on gene expression.
  • DeepMind describes AlphaGenome as a milestone toward a fully virtual laboratory for drug discovery and genome design.