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New Recommendations for Optimal Sequencing Depth in Alternative Splicing Studies

As part of an international research team led by Olga Tsoy from the University of Hamburg, the Division of Data Science in Biomedicine contributed to the development of new guidelines for determining the optimal sequencing depth in RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) studies focusing on alternative splicing (AS).

Goal: Increasing lifespan and quality of life for patients with leukaemia

MHH cooperation project PRETTY develops prediction model for individual risk of side effects after stem cell transplantation

New AI Tool NeEDL Unveils Hidden Genetic Interactions in Diseases

After six years of intensive work an international research team has developed an innovative AI tool called NeEDL. This tool identifies hidden epistatic interactions (EIs)—genetic interactions that affect many hereditary diseases and were previously difficult to detect.

New Epistasis Disease Atlas Reveals Complex Genetic Interactions

After seven years of intensive research, inter-university research team releases the Epistasis Disease Atlas (EDA). This innovative online tool offers detailed insights into the genetic causes of eight major diseases, including Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

Day of Young Software Developers: Award for Students of the Division Data Science in Biomedicine

On July 11, students from the Technical University of Braunschweig presented the results of this year's software development internship. The event provided a platform for aspiring developers to showcase their semester projects and compete with other talents from the fields of Computer Science, Business Informatics, and Information Systems Engineering.

Successful workshop on computer modelling in biology and medicine 2024 in Dresden

On 6 and 7 June 2024, the workshop of the GMDS/IBS-DR working groups 'Mathematical Models in Medicine and Biology' and 'Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics' took place in Dresden.

Paper 'On the limits of 16S rRNA gene-based metagenome prediction and functional profiling' now available

The paper 'On the limits of 16S rRNA gene-based metagenome prediction and functional profiling' has now been published in Microbial Genomcis.

The publication titled 'Inference of differential gene regulatory networks using boosted differential trees' now published in Bioinformatics Advances.

The paper 'Inference of differential gene regulatory networks using boosted differential trees' has recently been published in Bioinformatics Advances.

P4D: Our Group is Part of the Largest German Study to Improve Treatment of Depression

Currently, some people suffering from depression cannot be helped with standard therapies. Therefore, a national project is investigating how the treatment of depression can be tailored more closely to individual patients.

PLRI will co-host HealthHack 2023

HealthHack 2023 - we'll be a part of it! On March 4 and 5 it's hack, tinker, code for the health and care of tomorro wat the TRAFO Hub in Braunschweig! As a participating institution, we are looking forward to many exciting ideas. Will we see you in Braunschweig? Register now! More information can be found [here](https://metropolregion.de/gesundheit/healthhack/)!