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ReviewComputational and structural biotechnology journal2024

Large language models and their applications in bioinformatics.

Oluwafemi A Sarumi, Dominik Heider

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Review in Computational and structural biotechnology journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 42 papers.

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42 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Oluwafemi A SarumiUniversity of Münster, Institute of Medical Informatics, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus, Münster, 48149, Germany.
Dominik HeiderUniversity of Münster, Institute of Medical Informatics, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus, Münster, 48149, Germany.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recent advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) have been significantly driven by the development of Large Language Models (LLMs), representing a substantial leap in language-based technology capabilities. These models, built on sophisticated deep learning architectures, typically transformers, are characterized by billions of parameters and extensive training data, enabling them to achieve high accuracy across various tasks. The transformer architecture of LLMs allows them to effectively handle context and sequential information, which is crucial for understanding and generating human language. Beyond traditional NLP applications, LLMs have shown significant promise in bioinformatics, transforming the field by addressing challenges associated with large and complex biological datasets. In genomics, proteomics, and personalized medicine, LLMs facilitate identifying patterns, predicting protein structures, or understanding genetic variations. This capability is crucial, e.g., for advancing drug discovery, where accurate prediction of molecular interactions is essential. This review discusses the current trends in LLMs research and their potential to revolutionize the field of bioinformatics and accelerate novel discoveries in the life sciences.

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BioinformaticsLarge language modelsNatural language processingOmics data

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PMID39435343
PMCPMC11493188

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