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The Grammar of DNA
When machines read our genes
The human genome follows highly complex patterns. Modern AI models decipher this molecular ‘grammar’ and open up new possibilities in biomedicine. The talk demonstrates how AI improves the precision of genome editing (CRISPR), predicts protein misfolding in diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and analyses epigenetic regulatory mechanisms. Using these examples, the lecture clearly explains the paradigm shift from DNA sequencing to the algorithmic interpretation of genetic data.
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Monday, November 16, 2026
Universität Zürich-Zentrum mit Live-Übertragung
19:00 - 20:15 o'clock
Universität Zürich-Zentrum mit Live-Übertragung
Rämistr. 71
8006 Zürich