New AI identifies genetic links in diverse health records

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry developed a new AI called "GeneMachine" that uses Bayesian modeling to uncover genetic associations within electronic health records (EHRs). The system analyzed data from 300,000 individuals, identifying novel genetic markers for conditions like depression and metabolic syndrome by linking diagnoses and treatments over time. This approach allows for deeper insights into how genes influence health trajectories, even with incomplete data.