Burstein lab
bursteinlab.bsky.social
Burstein lab
@bursteinlab.bsky.social
Having fun with microbial genomics and machine learning
5/6 💡 Discover how NLP is being applied to:
• Protein structure prediction 🏗️
• Taxonomic classification 🌳
• Mutational effect prediction 🔀
• Gene expression prediction 📈
And much more!
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
4/6 🧩 Tokenization challenges? We've got that covered too! Explore different approaches to breaking down biological sequences and their impact on model performance.
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
3/6 📚 We break down the evolution of NLP models in biology, from classic word2vec to cutting-edge transformers and hyena operators. Understand their strengths, limitations, and exciting applications!
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
2/6 🔬 We dive deep into how NLP techniques are revolutionizing the analysis of biological 'languages':
• DNA 🧬
• RNA 🧬
• Proteins 💪
• Entire genomes 🔍
Learn how these methods are unlocking new insights in genomics!
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
1/6 🧬📊 Curious about the buzz around NLP in biology? Feeling overwhelmed by the rapid developments? We've got you covered! Our review on NLP applications in genomics, by the wonderful Ella Rannon, is now out as a pre-print! #NLP #Bioinformatics arxiv.org/abs/2506.02212
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM