Single Point Mutation
Single-point mutations, the alteration of a single nucleotide or amino acid, are a focus of intense research across diverse fields, aiming to understand their effects on diverse systems, from protein stability to the behavior of large language models. Current research employs various machine learning approaches, including graph neural networks, evolutionary algorithms (like genetic programming and Estimation of Distribution Algorithms), and deep learning models (such as those based on AlphaFold2 and large language models), to predict the impact of these mutations and optimize systems accordingly. These studies are crucial for advancing protein engineering, drug discovery, understanding disease mechanisms, improving AI model performance, and optimizing various computational processes.