Bioinformatics sits at the exciting intersection where biology meets data science, using powerful computer tools to decode the vast complexity of living systems. From mapping the human genome to tracking how viruses evolve, this field transforms raw biological information into actionable insights that drive modern medicine and research forward without requiring a supercomputer to understand the basics.

On Gist.Science, we ensure you never miss a breakthrough by processing every new preprint in this category directly from bioRxiv. Our team provides both plain-language explanations and detailed technical summaries for each paper, making cutting-edge discoveries accessible to everyone regardless of their background.

Below are the latest bioinformatics papers added from bioRxiv, ready for you to explore with clarity and depth.

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Measuring Amorphous Motion: Application of Optical Flow to Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Microscopy Images

This paper introduces OpticalFlow3D, an accessible Python and MATLAB tool that applies optical flow to 3D fluorescence microscopy images to quantitatively analyze complex, amorphous biological motion without requiring object segmentation, thereby facilitating new biological insights across various scales.

Lee, R. M., Eisenman, L. R., Hobson, C., Aaron, J. S., Chew, T.-L.2026-03-10
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Automatic Generation of Model Sequences for Complex Regions in Assembly Graphs

This paper introduces the Trivial Tangle Traverser (TTT), an automated algorithm that resolves complex assembly graph tangles in genome sequencing by combining depth of coverage and read alignment data to generate optimized, evidence-based sequence traversals, thereby eliminating the need for labor-intensive manual curation.

Antipov, D., Chen, Y., Sollitto, M., Phillippy, A. M., Formenti, G., Koren, S.2026-03-10
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In silico analysis of the human titin protein (Immunoglobulin-like, fibronectin type III, and Protein kinase domains) as a potential forensic marker for postmortem interval (PMI) estimation

This study presents the first in silico analysis of human titin's Immunoglobulin-like, fibronectin type III, and Protein kinase domains, revealing their differential stability and proposing them as potential multi-domain biomarkers for postmortem interval estimation.

Gill, M. U., Akhtar, M.2026-03-10
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DIA-NN EasyFilter workflow for the fast and user-friendly critical assessment and visualization of DIA-NN proteomics analysis outcome

To address the difficulty of interrogating DIA-NN's compressed PARQUET output without programming skills, the authors developed DIA-NN EasyFilter (DEF), a fast and user-friendly KNIME-based workflow that enables comprehensive protein filtering, quality assessment, and interactive visualization for non-coders.

Moagi, M. G., Thatiana, F. F., Kristof, E. K., Arda, A. G., Arianti, R., Horvatovich, P., Csosz, E.2026-03-10
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NanoVI: a Bayesian variational inference Nextflow pipelinefor species-level taxonomic classification from full-length16S rRNA Nanopore reads

NanoVI is an open-source Nextflow pipeline that utilizes Bayesian variational inference to perform accurate, uncertainty-quantified species-level taxonomic classification of full-length 16S rRNA Nanopore reads, offering faster execution and fewer false positives compared to existing EM-based tools.

Curiqueo, C., Fuentes-Santander, F., Ugalde, J. A.2026-03-10
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PhosSight: a Unified Deep Learning Framework Boosting and Accelerating Phosphoproteome Identification to Enable Biological Discoveries

PhosSight is a unified deep learning framework that enhances phosphoproteome identification and accelerates search efficiency in both Data-Dependent and Data-Independent Acquisition modes by leveraging phosphorylation-specific features, ultimately enabling the discovery of novel prognosis-associated kinase targets in precision oncology.

Wang, B., Cheng, Z., She, C., Zhang, J., Lv, L., Zhu, H., Liu, L., Fu, Y., Yi, X.2026-03-10
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Developing SCL2205 : A Protein Sequence-based Spatial Modelling Dataset for the Protein Language Model Frontier

This paper introduces SCL2205, a high-quality, rigorously curated protein sequence dataset derived from UniProtKB that addresses data leakage and quality issues in existing benchmarks, demonstrating significant performance improvements over state-of-the-art models for protein sub-cellular localization prediction while being openly available to foster reproducible deep learning research.

Ouso, D., Pollastri, G.2026-03-10
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Phosphorylation of a tumor-derived ASXL2 epitope remodels 1 peptide-HLA binding affinity and interaction dynamics

This study demonstrates that phosphorylation of a tumor-derived ASXL2 epitope enhances its binding affinity to HLA class I molecules by reconfiguring non-bonded interaction networks and altering the complex's conformational dynamics, thereby providing a structural basis for targeting such post-translationally modified epitopes in cancer immunotherapy.

Zhang, J., Lv, L., Chen, B., Yi, X.2026-03-10