Health Explorer is an interactive tool that visualizes how genes influence health outcomes, from DNA sequences to treatments, using 3D atlases and sequence views powered by Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome.
Scientists at the University of Vienna discovered that ancient genome reorganization in cephalopods (octopuses, squid, cuttlefish) reshaped 3D DNA structure, bringing distant chromosomal regions into contact and creating new gene regulatory networks. This process, called 'regulatory entanglement,' may explain how these animals evolved their exceptionally complex nervous systems capable of problem-solving and camouflage. The findings suggest that 3D genome organization actively shapes evolutionary processes rather than being merely a passive consequence.
Living Models pairs Google's Gemma 4 language model with BOTANIC-1, a specialized genomic model, to help plant geneticists identify high-value traits in DNA sequences. Gemma 4 acts as a conversational interface that translates biological questions into structured queries for BOTANIC-1, bridging the gap between generalist and specialized models.
Researchers finally identified the genetic cause of orange fur in cats after 60+ years of mystery: a 5 kilobase DNA deletion in the Arhgap36 gene on the X chromosome. This explains why orange coloring appears differently between sexes, with most orange cats being male while females display patchwork calico or tortoiseshell patterns due to X-chromosome inactivation.