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    Area of Science:

    • Computational Biology
    • Statistical Physics
    • Machine Learning

    Background:

    • Biological sequences exhibit non-random frequencies reflecting underlying system properties.
    • Understanding sequence distribution is crucial for deciphering biological mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed methodology enables learning about biological systems from sequence data.
    • Facilitates inference of biological grammar and evolutionary perspectives.
    • Offers a powerful tool for analyzing complex biological sequence data.