An algorithm that uses evolutionary data to predict disease variants makes a case for embracing computational evidence for clinical interpretation of genetic variation.
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Arnedo-Pac, C., Lopez-Bigas, N. & Muiños, F. Predicting disease variants using biodiversity and machine learning. Nat Biotechnol 40, 27–28 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-021-01187-w
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