This paper introduces MD-AD, a multi-task deep learning framework designed to analyze heterogeneous Alzheimer's Disease (AD) datasets. MD-AD leverages the synergy between deep neural networks and multi-cohort settings to uncover complex, non-linear relationships between gene expression and AD neuropathologies, overcoming limitations of conventional methods. The framework identifies subtle disease signals, reveals sex-specific relationships between microglial immune response and neuropathology, and demonstrates generalizability across species and tissues.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Sep 10, 2021
Authors
Nicasia Beebe-Wang, Safiye Celik, Ethan Weinberger, Pascal Sturmfels, Philip L. De Jager, Sara Mostafavi, Su-In Lee
Tags
Alzheimer's Disease
multi-task deep learning
gene expression
neuropathology
sex-specific relationships
microglial immune response
generalizability
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