DeepDNA Science Team
The DeepDNA Science Team combines expertise in computational genomics, bioinformatics, and data science to make genetic insights accessible. We review the latest research from peer-reviewed journals and translate complex genomics concepts into actionable knowledge.
Articles by DeepDNA Science Team
Can ChatGPT Analyze Your Raw DNA Data? What Actually Works
ChatGPT can't read a 600,000-SNP file. Here's what happens when you try, the 3 errors it makes on one variant, and what actually works.
August 15, 2026 · 11 min readAncestryDNA Raw Data: Download and Analyze It (2026)
Your AncestryDNA raw data holds ~700,000 genotyped positions that Ancestry never interprets for health. How to download the file and analyze it yourself.
August 8, 2026 · 13 min readCRISPR 2026: What Gene Editing Can Actually Treat
One approved therapy, the first successful in-body trial, and the delivery problem holding back the rest — where CRISPR stands in 2026.
August 1, 2026 · 19 min readSingle-Cell RNA-Seq Analysis with AI: Tools and Best Practices
How to analyze single-cell RNA-seq data using AI tools like scGPT, Geneformer, Scanpy, and Seurat. A practical guide to the 2026 scRNA-seq workflow.
April 6, 2026 · 14 min readAlphaFold Impact on Drug Discovery Timelines
How AlphaFold compresses the structure step in drug discovery: the months-long bottleneck it removes, how Isomorphic and Recursion use it, and its limits.
March 28, 2026 · 14 min readProtein Language Models: The LLM Moment for Biology
ESM-2, ProtTrans and ProGen2 are protein LLMs — foundation models that read protein sequences like language to predict structure, function and evolution.
March 28, 2026 · 15 min readAI in Genomics: How Machine Learning Transforms DNA Analysis
How AI and machine learning are transforming genomics — from DeepVariant's variant calling to AlphaFold's protein predictions. What it means for your DNA.
March 27, 2026 · 18 min readCOMT Gene: Are You a Warrior or Worrier? [DNA Test Guide]
The COMT Val158Met variant controls your dopamine and stress response. Find out if you carry the warrior or worrier genotype and what it means.
March 24, 2026 · 11 min readNight Owl or Lark? Chronotype Is 47% Genetic
Night owl or morning lark? Chronotype is up to 47% genetic. See how PER2, CRY1, and CLOCK variants in your DNA set your sleep timing and ideal schedule.
March 22, 2026 · 10 min readVDR Gene: Why Some People Need More Vitamin D Than Others
The VDR gene controls how your body uses vitamin D. Variants like FokI and BsmI affect receptor function, deficiency risk, and supplementation response.
March 19, 2026 · 9 min readACTN3 Gene (R577X): What RR, RX and XX Mean
The ACTN3 gene builds a protein found only in fast-twitch muscle fibers. What the R577X variant means if you are RR, RX or XX — for sprint power and endurance.
March 18, 2026 · 9 min readFTO Gene and Weight: What Genetics Really Says About Obesity
The FTO gene is the strongest genetic link to body weight — but it's not what you think. Here's what your FTO variant actually does and why it's not destiny.
March 17, 2026 · 9 min readIs Lactose Intolerance Genetic? The LCT Gene Explained
Is lactose intolerance genetic? Yes — rs4988235 near the LCT gene shapes whether you digest milk as an adult. About 68% of adults worldwide do not.
March 17, 2026 · 10 min readSlow Caffeine Metabolizer? CYP1A2 AA/AC/CC + Half-Life
Half of people metabolize caffeine slowly due to the CYP1A2 gene. Learn your type (AA, AC, CC), half-life differences, and heart risk research.
March 15, 2026 · 9 min readPolygenic Risk Scores Explained: Should You Care?
A polygenic risk score combines thousands of DNA variants into one number. Learn what PRS can and cannot predict and its limits. 2026 guide.
March 15, 2026 · 10 min readHow DNA Testing Works: Saliva to Insights
Learn how DNA testing works — from saliva collection to SNP genotyping and results. Understand the science behind consumer genetic tests.
March 15, 2026 · 10 min readNutrigenomics Guide 2026: Eat Right for Your DNA
MTHFR, FTO, LCT, CYP1A2: which gene variants actually predict your best diet? 2026 evidence-based guide for raw DNA data.
March 15, 2026 · 15 min readWhat Are SNPs? The Tiny DNA Variants That Shape Your Health
SNPs are the most common genetic variants in your DNA. Learn what single nucleotide polymorphisms are, how they affect health, and why SNP analysis matters.
March 15, 2026 · 10 min readWhat Is DNA Analysis? Meaning, Methods and Costs
DNA analysis reads the variants in your genome to reveal traits, drug response and health risk. SNP genotyping vs whole genome sequencing — methods and costs.
March 13, 2026 · 15 min readDownload 23andMe Raw Data 2026 — Yes, Even After Bankruptcy
Yes — 23andMe raw data download is still possible in 2026 after the bankruptcy. Step-by-step guide + what to do with your 600K+ SNPs before access closes.
March 10, 2026 · 12 min readMTHFR Gene: What Your Variant Actually Means
The MTHFR gene is one of the most searched genetic variants. Here's what C677T and A1298C really mean for your health, based on evidence.
March 8, 2026 · 10 min readPharmacogenomics in Europe: DNA and Drug Response
Your genes influence how you metabolize medications. Learn about CYP2D6, CYP2C19, and why pharmacogenomics testing matters in Europe.
March 5, 2026 · 14 min readGDPR & Genetic Data: 9 Rights You Have in 2026
Your DNA is special-category data under GDPR Art. 9. Learn the 9 rights EU citizens have over genetic data, and how to enforce them in 5 minutes.
March 1, 2026 · 11 min readBest 23andMe Alternatives in Europe (2026)
Looking for a European alternative to analyze your 23andMe raw data? We compare Promethease, SelfDecode, Genomelink, and more.
February 25, 2026 · 18 min read