Close
A Belgian research team has utilized deep learning to investigate the genetic switches that define brain cell types across species, including humans, mice, and chickens. Their study reveals that while some cell types have remained conserved over millions of years, others have evolved distinct characteristics. This research not only enhances understanding of brain evolution but also offers tools for studying gene regulation in various contexts, including disease states.
The team, led by Prof. Stein Aerts at VIB.AI, developed machine learning models to analyze the regulatory codes of brain cells, revealing significant insights into the similarities and differences between avian and mammalian brains. Their findings indicate that certain regulatory codes for bird neurons are akin to those found in mammalian deep-layer neurons, highlighting the evolutionary connections. This research paves the way for further exploration of genetic variations linked to diseases like Parkinson's, showcasing the potential of AI in both evolutionary biology and medical research.
• Deep learning models reveal conserved and divergent brain cell regulatory codes.
• Research connects genetic switches to brain evolution across species.
Deep learning models analyze complex data to identify patterns in gene regulation across species.
The regulatory code consists of genetic switches that control gene activity in different cell types.
Machine learning models are employed to characterize and compare brain cell types over evolutionary time.
VIB is a research institute focused on life sciences, utilizing AI to advance understanding of brain and disease research.
El País in English 11month
Isomorphic Labs, the AI drug discovery platform that was spun out of Google's DeepMind in 2021, has raised external capital for the first time. The $600
How to level up your teaching with AI. Discover how to use clones and GPTs in your classroom—personalized AI teaching is the future.
Trump's Third Term? AI already knows how this can be done. A study shows how OpenAI, Grok, DeepSeek & Google outline ways to dismantle U.S. democracy.
Sam Altman today revealed that OpenAI will release an open weight artificial intelligence model in the coming months. "We are excited to release a powerful new open-weight language model with reasoning in the coming months," Altman wrote on X.
Log in
Sign Up
AI Tools - Popular
AI Tools - Categories
GPTs - Categories
AI for Jobs
Key AI Highlights in this Article
Key AI Terms Mentioned in this Article
Companies Mentioned in this Article
