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an artificial intelligence (AI) model was developed that predicts where regulatory proteins dock onto plant DNA to switch genes on and off
Germany
Who
an international research team led by Forschungszentrum Jülich and the IPK Leibniz Institute, including Fritz Forbang Peleke and Dr. Jędrzej Szymański
What
an artificial intelligence (AI) model was developed that predicts where regulatory proteins dock onto plant DNA to switch genes on and off
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:12:00 GMT · 1h 44m ago
Where
Germany ·
Why
to understand how genetic variation shapes crop performance and to map the 'wiring' of plant DNA for improved traits
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The AI model is able to predict how a single change in a regulatory stretch of DNA alters gene activity and, in turn, an important plant trait, which allows for improved crop performance, disease resistance, and climate resilience. This could open new ways to understand and modify critical plant functions.
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