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What are the applications of functional analysis to computational biology?
Fascinating. Can you tell me about any recent breakthroughs in this area?
Sure. One recent breakthrough was the discovery of a new regulatory network involved in the development of hematopoietic stem cells, which are important for the formation of blood cells. By using a combination of functional analysis and other computational techniques, researchers were able to identify several key genes that regulate the differentiation of these cells, opening up new avenues for research and potential therapeutic interventions.