Deep learning uncovers sequence-specific amplification bias in multi-template PCR
Andreas L. Gimpel, Bowen Fan, Dexiong Chen, Laetitia O. D. Wölfle, Max Horn, Laetitia Meng-Papaxanthos, Philipp L. Antkowiak, Wendelin Jan Stark, Beat Christen, Karsten Michael Borgwardt, Robert N. Grass
This study uses 1D-CNNs to predict PCR amplification bias from DNA sequences, identifying self-priming as a previously overlooked mechanism.
bioRxiv · Sep 20, 2024 · PreprintMolecular Biology