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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Atlas-scale spatially aware clustering with support for 3D and multimodal data using SpatialLeiden

This paper presents an extension of the SpatialLeiden algorithm that enables scalable, atlas-scale clustering of multi-sample, 3D, and multimodal spatial omics data through flexible neighbor-graph multiplexing, delivering superior modularity and stability on standard hardware while integrating with the scverse ecosystem.

Müller-Bötticher, N., Malt, A., Kiessling, P., Eils, R., Kuppe, C., Ishaque, N.2026-03-02
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Evaluating genome assemblies with HMM-Flagger

HMM-Flagger is a reference-free tool that utilizes a hidden Markov model to detect structural errors in haplotype-resolved genome assemblies, demonstrating high accuracy on synthetic data and successfully identifying misassemblies and validating novel configurations in human genome projects like HG002 and the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium.

Asri, M., Eizenga, J. M., Hebbar, P., Real, T. D., Lucas, J., Loucks, H., Calicchio, A., Diekhans, M., Eichler, E. E., S (…)2026-03-02
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Explainable AI for end-to-end pathogen target discovery and molecular design

This paper introduces APEX, an explainable AI framework that integrates evolutionary embeddings and graph attention networks to enable cross-species pathogen target discovery and pocket-guided molecular design, successfully identifying novel drug targets and generating specific inhibitor candidates for antimicrobial development.

Polonio, A., Perez-Garcia, A., Fernandez-Ortuno, D., Jimenez-Castro, L.2026-03-02
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scDynOmics: An Optimized Transformer Model for Representation Learning from Single-Cell Multiomics

The paper introduces scDynOmics, a scalable and interpretable transformer model that leverages gene regulatory networks and Linformer-style attention to learn compact multimodal single-cell representations, which are then efficiently adapted via low-rank modules to achieve state-of-the-art performance in cellular classification and trajectory analysis.

Yu, G., Ramnarine, T. J. S., Klughammer, J., Mages, S. W.2026-03-02
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Exploring the mechanism of Panax Notoginseng in the treatment of skin wound based on network pharmacology and experimental verification

This study integrates network pharmacology with experimental verification to demonstrate that Panax notoginseng accelerates skin wound healing in rats by modulating key inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-10) through multi-component, multi-target regulation of NF-κB, MAPK, and JAK-STAT signaling pathways.

Li, Y.-b., Li, Q.-l., Liu, J., Li, J.-c., Geng, H.-m., Li, G.-k., Jin, C., Luo, J., Zhang, Z.2026-03-02