borzoi

Predicts genome-wide functional tracks from DNA sequences using the Borzoi-CUDA model.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/guanxiaol/open-science --skill borzoi
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Skill: borzoi
Source: https://github.com/guanxiaol/open-science/tree/main/runtime/skills/borzoi
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guanxiaol/open-science --skill borzoi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires cuda, borzoi-pytorch, torch, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The borzoi Skill addresses the need for predicting genome-wide functional tracks from DNA sequences, enabling users to score regulatory effects on expression/accessibility, generate coverage tracks for loci, and prioritize non-coding variants by predicted track delta.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Functional Track Prediction: Uses the Borzoi model to predict tracks (RNA-seq, CAGE, DNase, ChIP) from DNA sequences.
  • Variant Scoring: Assess the regulatory impact of variants on expression or accessibility.
  • Coverage Prediction: Generate predicted coverage tracks for a specific locus.
  • Variant Prioritization: Prioritize non-coding variants based on predicted track changes.
  • Use Case: A researcher could use borzoi to predict the impact of a variant on gene expression before conducting further experiments.

Quick Start

Run the 'borzoi' skill with the command 'predict_tracks(dna_sequence)'. Ensure you have a CUDA-enabled Python environment with Python 3.11 or higher, and CUDA 12.1 or later.

Frequently Asked Questions about borzoi

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I predict genomic functional tracks from a DNA sequence?

To predict genomic functional tracks from a DNA sequence, you can use the Borzoi model to process input sequences and generate predicted coverage tracks for specific loci. It outputs tracks for RNA-seq, CAGE, DNase, and ChIP data.

Can I score non-coding variant regulatory effects using machine learning?

Yes, you can score non-coding variant regulatory effects using machine learning by calculating predicted track deltas with the Borzoi model. This allows you to assess the impact of variants on gene expression or accessibility.

Do I need a CUDA-enabled GPU to run Borzoi genomic analysis?

Yes, you need a CUDA-enabled GPU to run Borzoi genomic analysis. The model requires a Python environment with Python 3.11 or higher and CUDA 12.1 or later to predict functional tracks.

What types of functional tracks can be predicted from DNA sequences?

Functional tracks predicted from DNA sequences include RNA-seq, CAGE, DNase, and ChIP tracks. The Borzoi model generates these predictions to facilitate locus coverage prediction and genomic analysis.

How do I prioritize non-coding variants based on predicted track changes?

To prioritize non-coding variants based on predicted track changes, calculate the track delta between reference and alternative sequences using the Borzoi model. Variants with larger deltas are prioritized for further experiments.

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