Check it out at https://gitlab.com/ecohealthalliance/drake-gitlab-docker-example.

https://www.researchgate.net/job/939073_Senior_Scientist_Bioinformatics-Multi_Omics_Integration

Senior_Scientist_Bioinformatics-Transcriptomics_Analysis

https://www.researchgate.net/job/939075_Senior_Scientist_Bioinformatics-Transcriptomics_Analysis-Belgium_France_Switzerland_The_Netherlands

Senior Scientist Bioinformatics - Network Analytics

https://www.researchgate.net/job/939070_Senior_Scientist_Bioinformatics-Network_Analytics_Belgium_France_Switzerland_the_Netherlands

Team Leader Bioinformatics Data Sciences - Mechelen, Belgium

https://www.researchgate.net/job/938787_Team_Leader_Bioinformatics_Data_Sciences-Mechelen_Belgium

• Single-SNP GWAS with RGWAS.normal function
• SNP-set (or gene set) GWAS with RGWAS.multisnp function (which tests multiple SNPs at the same time)
• Check epistatic (SNP-set x SNP-set interaction) effects with RGWAS.epistasis (very slow and less reliable)

https://github.com/KosukeHamazaki/RAINBOWR

https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007663

https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/RAINBOWR/index.html

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/KosukeHamazaki/RAINBOWR

• multi-class semantic segmentation using U-Net architecture
• multi-class object detection using YOLOv3 architecture

You can install the latest version of platypus with remotes package:

Note that in order to install platypus you need to install keras and tensorflow packages and Tensorflow version >= 2.0.0 ( Tensorflow 1.x will not be supported!)

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/maju116/platypus

Address of the bookmark: https://www.r-bloggers.com/2022/03/r-shiny-in-life-sciences-top-7-dashboard-examples/

Address of the bookmark: https://rpubs.com/Devashish13/PCAGenomics

http://ritg.med.harvard.edu/training/perl/RC_Perl_Intro.pdf

This bookmark is created to provide NGS online books links.

Address of the bookmark: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Next_Generation_Sequencing_%28NGS%29/Print_version

What are SNPs?
SNPs (pronounced "snips") are positions in the genome where individuals differ by a single nucleotide. For example:

Reference: ...A T G C A T G A...
Variant:     ...A T G T A T G A...

Here, the C in the reference genome has been replaced by a T in the variant.

SNPs occur roughly every 300–1,000 bases in the human genome, meaning there are millions of them scattered throughout our DNA. Most SNPs have no effect on health, but some are linked to disease susceptibility, drug response, and other traits.

Why Do We Analyze SNPs?
1. Medical Genetics

Identify disease-associated variants (e.g., BRCA1/2 in breast cancer).

Predict drug response (pharmacogenomics).

Enable precision medicine by tailoring treatments.

2. Population Genetics & Ancestry

Trace human migration and ancestry.

Study genetic diversity within and between populations.

3. Agriculture & Animal Breeding

Select for desirable traits (drought resistance, yield, disease resistance).

Improve breeding efficiency in livestock.

4. Evolutionary Biology

Track natural selection.

Study adaptation in wild populations.

How is SNP Analysis Performed?
SNP analysis can be broadly divided into three steps:

SNP Detection
Genotyping arrays: Chips that test hundreds of thousands of known SNP positions simultaneously. Fast and affordable, widely used in consumer ancestry testing.

Whole-genome or whole-exome sequencing: Can detect known and novel SNPs across the genome.

Targeted sequencing or PCR: For focused analysis of specific regions.

Variant Calling
Sequencing data is aligned to a reference genome. Bioinformatics tools (e.g., GATK, bcftools) identify positions where the sequenced sample differs from the reference.

Annotation and Interpretation
Tools (e.g., SnpEff, VEP) predict the functional impact of SNPs.

Are the SNPs in coding regions? Do they cause amino acid changes? Are they known to be pathogenic?

Databases like dbSNP, ClinVar, and GWAS Catalog provide information on known associations.

Common Tools for SNP Analysis
Alignment: BWA, Bowtie2

Variant Calling: GATK, FreeBayes

Visualization: IGV, UCSC Genome Browser

Annotation: SnpEff, VEP

Statistical Analysis: PLINK, SNPTEST

Challenges in SNP Analysis
False positives/negatives: Sequencing errors, alignment issues.

Population stratification: Confounding in association studies.

Interpretation: Many SNPs have unknown or complex effects.

Researchers address these with rigorous quality control, large datasets, and increasingly sophisticated statistical models.

The Future of SNP Analysis
With advances in sequencing technology and AI-driven analysis, SNP studies are expanding:

Polygenic risk scores predict disease risk based on thousands of SNPs.

Large-scale biobanks (e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us) enable powerful genome-wide association studies (GWAS).

CRISPR and functional assays help validate SNP effects in the lab.

SNP analysis is at the heart of the genomic revolution, promising insights into biology, health, and evolution at unprecedented scale.

Conclusion
From diagnosing rare diseases to designing better crops, SNP analysis is a foundational tool in modern science. As our ability to sequence and interpret genomes improves, so will our understanding of these tiny—but mighty—variations in DNA.

1. FASTA
2. FASTQ
3. SAM
4. BAM
5. VCF
6. GFF
7. GTF

Address of the bookmark: https://bioinformatics.uconn.edu/resources-and-events/tutorials/file-formats-tutorial/