Genome-wide Prediction via Deep Learning Sparsity and Uncertainty

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing genome-wide prediction methods using deep learning face challenges with inaccurate predictions and model instability.

Innovation Solution

A genome-wide prediction method based on deep learning that includes data cleansing, sparsity processing, bioinformatics feature extraction, model construction, training, regularization, and uncertainty estimation, utilizing techniques like principal component analysis, random projection, and graph neural networks to enhance model interpretability and prediction accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional statistical methods are used for genome-wide prediction, then the method is simple and easy to implement, but the prediction accuracy is insufficient and important genetic signals are missed

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEase of implementationVSAvoidPrediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the prediction approach by changing the mathematical parameters from traditional statistical methods to deep learning neural network parameters, enabling the model to capture non-linear relationships and complex interaction patterns in genome-wide data that traditional methods cannot detect

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite prediction model that integrates multiple types of genomic data (genotype data, gene expression data, protein interaction data) into a unified deep learning framework, combining different data sources to improve overall prediction accuracy while maintaining implementation feasibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Measurement precision

If deep learning methods are applied to genome-wide prediction, then prediction accuracy improves, but model stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePrediction accuracyVSAvoidModel stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms through iterative training processes where model predictions are continuously evaluated against validation data, and model parameters are adjusted through backpropagation to minimize prediction errors, thereby stabilizing the model while maintaining high accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies regularization techniques and cross-validation methods before final model deployment to prevent overfitting and ensure model stability, cushioning against potential instability issues that may arise during实际应用

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Loss of information

If genome-wide data is processed without sparsity processing, then all information is retained, but computational complexity and information loss increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveInformation retentionVSAvoidComputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and retains only the most informative features from genome-wide data through sparsity processing techniques, removing redundant and noisy information while preserving critical genetic signals, thereby reducing computational complexity without significant information loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different processing strategies to different portions of the genome data, using sparsity processing selectively on regions with high information density while maintaining full resolution in regions where complete information is critical, optimizing the balance between information retention and computational efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12315600B2Genome-wide prediction method based on deep learning by using genome-wide data and bioinformatics features
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 INSTITUTE OF CROP SCIENCE CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
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AI summary

Genome-wide data is obtained, and data cleansing, data sparsity processing and bioinformatics feature extraction are performed on the obtained genome-wide data; model construction is performed based on the sparsity-processed genome-wide data and the bioinformatics features to obtain a preliminary hybrid model; model training, regularization, and interpretability enhancement are performed on the preliminary hybrid model to obtain a trained model weight and an interpretability analysis corresponding to the trained model weight; learning and uncertainty estimation are performed based on the trained model weight and to-be-predicted genome-wide data on the hybrid model to obtain an integrated prediction result and uncertainties corresponding to the integrated prediction result; and personalized medical advice and decision assistance are performed based on the integrated prediction result, the interpretability analysis, and the uncertainties corresponding to the integrated prediction result.