Genomes as Language

The discussion explores how generative AI models can be applied to the language of genomes, highlighting the similarities and differences compared to traditional languages like English. Anima emphasizes the challenges posed by the length of genomic sequences and the innovative approaches being taken to capture long-range dependencies within these models. By analyzing existing viral and bacterial genomes, insights into gene functionalities and evolutionary fitness can be derived, pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in biological contexts.