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seqLens: Optimizing Language Models for Genomic Predictions
July 16, 2026
A new study from the Computational Biology Institute, published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, introduces seqLens, a framework for evaluating genomic language models. The research provides practical guidance for improving AI methods in genomics.
OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens the Availability and Accessibility of Vital Health Care Services for Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Communities and Populations
July 14, 2026
A proposed rule issued by OMB would authorize federal agency leadership to terminate federal funding at their sole discretion, effectively overriding merit review.
Long-Term Study Finds Lifestyle Intervention Reduces Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases in Adults with Prediabetes
June 17, 2026
A long-term study of adults with prediabetes found that lifestyle intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing multiple chronic health conditions.