Common questions

How current is the data EMET retrieves?

EMET queries databases in real time, so the data reflects what is currently in those databases at the time of your query. This includes live queries to ClinVar, gnomAD, cBioPortal, PubMed, OpenFDA, ChEMBL, GTEx, and others. EMET will note the database version or release date where that information is available in the query response.

Can EMET provide medical advice or patient-level clinical guidance?

No. EMET is a scientific research tool designed for researchers, not a clinical decision-support system. It can discuss clinical evidence, trial data, and pharmacology in a research context, but it is not a substitute for professional medical consultation and should not be used to guide individual patient care.

I am not sure what to ask. How do I get started?

The easiest approach is to describe your research context and ask EMET what it can help with. For example: "I study neuroinflammation and I'm looking for genetic evidence linking TREM2 to Alzheimer's disease — where would you start?" EMET will propose an approach, explain which data sources are most relevant, and begin working through the question with you. You can redirect or refine at any step.

Can EMET make mistakes?

Yes. Like any AI system, EMET can make errors in reasoning, misinterpret an ambiguous question, or encounter incomplete or conflicting database records. EMET is designed to be transparent about uncertainty — it distinguishes between high-confidence database-retrieved facts and interpretive claims, and it will flag where evidence is limited or contradictory. For critical decisions, always verify findings against primary sources.