<![CDATA[BOL: Related items]]> https://bioinformaticsonline.com/related/28809?offset=1140 https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44762/stay-connected-and-productive-unlock-the-power-of-screen-tmux-and-mosh-for-bioinformatics Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:29:52 -0600 https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44762/stay-connected-and-productive-unlock-the-power-of-screen-tmux-and-mosh-for-bioinformatics <![CDATA[Stay Connected and Productive: Unlock the Power of Screen, Tmux, and Mosh for Bioinformatics]]> If you are a bioinformatician, chances are you have spent hours running long, complex analyses on remote servers only to lose your session because of an unstable connection. Frustrating, isnt it? Fear not! With tools like screen, tmux, and mosh, you can safeguard your workflow and stay productive, no matter where you are.

Why Remote Session Management is a Must-Have

In bioinformatics, tasks like genome assembly, RNA-seq analyses, and phylogenetic computations often take hours or days. A dropped SSH connection can result in:

  • Lost Progress: Restarting a job from scratch wastes valuable time.
  • Workflow Interruptions: Disruptions can derail your focus and productivity.
  • Corrupted Data: Interrupted processes may lead to incomplete or corrupted outputs.

By integrating screen, tmux, or mosh into your workflow, you can avoid these setbacks and ensure a seamless experience.

Screen: The Classic Workhorse

Screen is a terminal multiplexer that comes pre-installed on most Linux systems. It allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions and reconnect to them even after being disconnected.

Getting Started with Screen:

  1. Start a Session:
    screen
  2. Detach from a Session:
    Press Ctrl+A, then D.
  3. Reattach to a Session:
    screen -r

Pro Tip: Enhance your screen experience with a customized .screenrc configuration file. Download one here: Get .screenrc.

Tmux: A Modern Alternative

Tmux takes everything great about screen and adds modern features, including better key bindings and intuitive session management. It\u2019s perfect for bioinformaticians who want more control over their workflow.

Getting Started with Tmux:

  1. Start a Session:
    tmux
  2. Detach from a Session:
    Press Ctrl+B, then D.
  3. Reattach to a Session:
    tmux attach

Customize Your Tmux Experience:
Use a .tmux.conf file to personalize your setup. Grab one here: Download .tmux.conf.

Mosh: The Mobile Shell for Unreliable Connections

SSH works well for stable networks, but it struggles in areas with spotty connectivity. Enter Mosh, the Mobile Shell. Designed for intermittent networks, Mosh keeps your session alive even when the connection drops temporarily.

Why Mosh is a Game-Changer:

  • No lag over high-latency networks.
  • Automatically reconnects when the network is restored.
  • Ideal for working on the go, from cafes to trains.

Getting Started with Mosh:

  1. Install Mosh:
    sudo apt install mosh # For Debian/Ubuntu
  2. Connect to a Server:
    mosh username@server

Learn more at mosh.org.

Why This Matters for Bioinformatics

Every bioinformatician knows the value of time and data integrity. Tools like screen, tmux, and mosh provide a lifeline when running long analyses, enabling you to:

  • Safeguard your work against disconnections.
  • Easily manage multiple workflows in parallel.
  • Stay productive, even in challenging environments.

Quickstart Cheat Sheet

  • Screen:

    screen # Start a session Ctrl+A, D # Detach screen -r # Reattach

  • Tmux:

    tmux # Start a session Ctrl+B, D # Detach tmux attach # Reattach

  • Mosh:

    mosh username@server

Final Thoughts

As a bioinformatician, your time is too valuable to spend restarting analyses due to technical hiccups. With screen, tmux, and mosh in your toolkit, you can work smarter, protect your progress, and stay productive no matter where you are. Start using these tools today and transform the way you work with remote systems.

Let me know how these tools work for you, and don\u2019t forget to follow for more bioinformatics tips!

]]> BioStar https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/1149/system-biologist-at-millennium-software-productions-india-private-limited Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:43:53 -0500 <![CDATA[System Biologist at Millennium Software productions India Private Limited]]> Millennium Software productions India Private Limited

www.cytosolve.com

Post - System Biologist

Job Description: Role of system biology is to design quantitative models of bimolecular networks and to study interactions between the components of biological systems, and how these interactions give rise to the function and behavior of that system (Enzyme, metabolites and pathway).

Qualification : B.Tech or M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Required Skills:

1) Basic knowledge of cell signaling pathways, chemical/enzyme kinetics, and differential equation based modeling approach.
2) Previous laboratory experience could be an advantage
3) Good Communication skills.

santhiya.ram@mproductions.com and 044-42946555.

]]> https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44908/top-journals-in-bioinformatics-how-to-choose-where-to-publish-why-it-matters Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:49:02 -0500 https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44908/top-journals-in-bioinformatics-how-to-choose-where-to-publish-why-it-matters <![CDATA[Top Journals in Bioinformatics: How to Choose Where to Publish & Why It Matters]]>

Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing field at the intersection of biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics. As data volumes increase, as well as the diversity of data types (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, imaging, single‑cell data, etc.), the need for robust computational methods, rigorous models, and reproducible tools has never been greater.


A key decision for researchers is: Where should I publish my work? The choice of journal impacts visibility, peer recognition, and long‑term influence of your research. Below I provide a guide to leading journals in bioinformatics, criteria for selecting the journal that best fits your work, and why these considerations matter.

Leading Journals in Bioinformatics

Journal

What it’s Known For / Strengths

Best Fit for What Kind of Work

Bioinformatics (Oxford Journals)

Strong for methods, computational biology, database papers, algorithm development.

New computational methods; tools with broad applicability; databases; methodological advances.

Briefings in Bioinformatics

High impact reviews, overviews, and synthesis articles.

Review‑style articles; comparative studies; widely used tools.

PLOS Computational Biology

Emphasis on method development plus biological insight; open access.

Interdisciplinary work; computational method with biological applications.

BMC Bioinformatics

Broad scope; good for software, pipelines, resources; open access.

Software development; pipelines; data resources; benchmarking.

IEEE Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (TCBB)

Rigor in computation, algorithms, performance.

Algorithmic innovations; statistical/computational method work.

BioData Mining

Focused on data mining / ML in biology.

Machine learning / AI applied to biological datasets; predictive models.

Criteria to Use When Choosing a Journal

  • Scope & Audience
  • Impact & Visibility
  • Review Time & Speed
  • Open Access
  • Cost / APCs
  • Reputation vs Practical Fit
  • Reproducibility, Data & Code Sharing Policies
  • Indexing & Reach
  • Quality of the field
  • Accelerating discovery
  • Fair access
  • Credibility & trust
  • Read recent papers in the journal
  • Tailor the manuscript
  • Check the author guidelines
  • Have backup journals ready
  • More emphasis on machine learning / AI
  • Single‑cell, spatial omics, multimodal data
  • Cloud workflows, reproducible pipelines
  • Preprints / open peer review
  • Alternative metrics (software use, downloads, community adoption)

Selecting where to publish in bioinformatics isn’t just about prestige; it’s about reaching the right audience, ensuring your work is usable, and contributing to the field responsibly.

]]> LEGE https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/1217/studentship-at-bioinformatics-infrastructure-facility-bif-department-of-biotechnology-alagappa-university Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:33:54 -0500 <![CDATA[Studentship at Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF), Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University]]> WALK IN INTERVIEW

A walk-in Interview for the following position tenable at the Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF), Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University will be held at the Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630 004 on 03.08.2013 (Saturday) at 12:30 PM. This national facility is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi. The main objectives of the Centre involve teaching and research activities in bioinformatics/biotechnology.

1. Studentship (One Post):

Stipend : Rs. 5000 p.m. (consolidated)

Qualification: M.Sc., in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Biophysics/Biochemistry/
Life Sciences

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their Curriculum Vitae by email to alagappauniv.btisnet@nic.in in advance. On the day of interview, the candidates must produce original certificates in proof of their educational qualification and experience and a recommendation letter from the Head of the Department/Institution where last studied/worked. Candidates who have already passed the required Degree alone are eligible to appear for interview. No TA&DA will be given for attending the interview.

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]]> https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/45115/postdoctoral-fellow-in-genomics-and-comparative-genomics Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:12:32 -0500 <![CDATA[Postdoctoral Fellow in Genomics and Comparative Genomics]]> Environnement de travail (Work environment):
The successful candidate will join a dynamic research group working
on the ecology and evolution of host'parasite'environment
interactions in non-model organisms, particularly snail vectors and
its trematode parasites. She/He will conduct genomic analyses aimed at
understanding host'parasite coevolution and the genetic architecture
of resistance in the invasive snail Pseudosuccinea columella to the
zoonotic parasite Fasciola hepatica. This thematic line is embedded
within the regional scientific project InvaSnail financed by the
ExposUM initiative from the Montpellier. The position is based in
Montpellier, a vibrant scientific hub in Southern France internationally
recognized for excellence in ecology and evolutionary biology. The IHPE
laboratory provides a collaborative research environment with access
to high-performance computing facilities, sequencing platforms, and
strong interdisciplinary interactions across research institutions in
the Montpellier area. University

Main mission:

Develop and implement strategies for whole-genome sequencing of non-model
species
Generate high-quality de novo genome assemblies using short- and long-read
sequencing technologies
Perform genome annotation and structural/functional characterization
Conduct comparative genomic analyses across related species or populations
Design and implement genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify
loci associated with phenotypic or adaptive traits
Integrate genomic, phenotypic, and environmental datasets
Contribute to the development of reproducible bioinformatics pipelines

Activités (Activities):

Lead the genomic component of the research project
High-molecular-weight DNA extraction optimization
Long-read genome assembly (PacBio HiFi / ONT)
Genome polishing and quality assessment (BUSCO, QUAST)
Structural and functional annotation
Variant discovery (SNPs, indels, SVs)
Population genomic analyses (FST, demographic inference)
Mixed-model GWAS accounting for structure
Workflow development (Snakemake/Nextflow)
HPC-based pipeline implementation
Publish results in peer-reviewed journals
Present findings at international conferences
Collaborate with experimental and computational team members
Contribute to project development
Mentor graduate students when appropriate

More at https://evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldir/PostDocs//MontpellierU.ComparativeGenomics

]]> https://bioinformaticsonline.com/fun/view/4196/chemical-elements-of-bioinformatics Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:35:39 -0500 https://bioinformaticsonline.com/fun/view/4196/chemical-elements-of-bioinformatics <![CDATA[Chemical Elements of Bioinformatics]]> You must be familiar with periodic table and colour pattern, but this time you are going to amaze by new elements table by Eagle genomics. Just check it out and have fun :)

http://elements.eaglegenomics.com/

]]> Rahul Agarwal https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/1332/bioinformatics-companies-in-india Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:20:07 -0500 https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/1332/bioinformatics-companies-in-india <![CDATA[Bioinformatics Companies in India]]> Following are the list of top 30 bioinformatics companies in India. The companies name order does not follow any specific pattern.

1. Accelrys Software Solution Pvt Ltd.
12th Floor, Discover, ITPL, White Field, Bangalore-65.
www.accelrys.com

2. Apticraft Systems (P) Ltd.
142, Electronics Complex, Pardeshipura, Indore – 452010 (M.P.), India
www.apticraft.com

3. Aptuit Informatics
Plot No. 100-103, Export Promotion Industrial Park, White Field, Bangalore-560066
www.aptiuit.com

4. Bigtec
J. K. Towers, 8th Block, Sangam Circle,46th Cross, Bangalore-560082.
www.bigtec.org

5. Bijam Biosciences Private Limited
Nagarjuna Hills, Hyderabad 500 082, India
www.nagarjunagroup.com

6. Bio Base Databases India Pvt Ltd.
Crescent Towers, 4th Floor, No : 32/1, Crescent Road, Bnagalore – 560 001
www.biobase-international.com

7. BioImagene India Pvt. Ltd.
4th floor, C-Wing, Godrej Eternia, Shivajinagar, Pune-411005
www.bioimagene.com

8. BioInformatics Institute Of India – Noida
C-56 A/28, Sector -62, Noida – 201 301
www.bii.in

9. CLC bio India Pvt Ltd
#Plot No. 51, H.No. 8-3-214/51, Srinivasa Nagar (West) Ameerpet Hyderabad – 500 038
www.clcbio.com/india

10. CytoGenomics India (P) Ltd.
#3004, 12A Main HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560008
www.silicocyte.com

11. Genotypic Technology
211, 6th Cross, 80ft Road, RMV II Stage, Bangalore 560094
www.genotypic.co.in

12. Genvea Biosciences
Dr. D. T. Singh, CSO, 53, Craig Rd. #04-01, Singapore-089691
www.genvea.com

13. Helix Info Systems
132 A, II Floor, Sterling Towers, IV Cross Street, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
www.helixinfosystems.com

14. Jalaja Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
21/1,Victoria Layout, Victoria Road, Bangalore-47
www.jalaja.com

15. Jubilant Biosys Ltd
#96, Industrial Subrub, 2nd Stage, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore- 560022
Jubilant Organosys Ltd.
1A, Sector 16A, Noida – 201 301 (India)
www.jubl.com

16. Kshema Technologies
#1, Global Village, Mylasandra, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560 059.
www.mphasis.com

17. LabNetworx
B-704, Gitanjali Apartments, Vikas Marg Extension, New Delhi – 110 092
www.labnetworx.com

18. LabVantage Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Bengal Intelligent Park, Building C, 2nd Floor, Sector V, Salt Lake Electronics Complex, Kolkata – 700 091
www.labvantage.com

19. LeadInvent, 
2nd Floor, Biotech Centre, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi 110021, India
Contact no: +91 11 24119241
Email: contact@leadinvent.com
www.leadinvent.com

20. Mascon Life Sciences
B – 8/ 10, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
www.masconlifesciences.com

21. Molecular Connections P Ltd
Kandala Mansion, 2/2 Kariappa Road, Near Krishna Rao Park, Basavangudi, Bangalore – 4
www.molecularconnections.com

22.Novo Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
TBIU, 2nd Floor, Synergy Building, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-16.
Contact: 91-11-26581524, 91-11-26581766(Extension: 28)
Email: info@novoinformatics.com
www.novoinformatics.com

23. Ocimum Biosolutions (India) Ltd
6th Floor, Reliance Classic, Road No.1 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, India.
www.ocimumbio.com

24. Scube Scientific Software Solutions
613, Hemkunt Chambers, 89, Nehru Place, New Delhi -110 019
www.scribeindia.com

25. Siri Technologies Pvt Ltd.
38/C -23, South End Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-56004.
www.siritech.com

26. Strand Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
#237, Sir C. V. Raman Avenue, Raj Mahal Vilas, Bangalore 560 080 INDIA
www.strandls.com

27. SooryaKiran Bioinformatics (P) Ltd
TBIC-13, Tejaswini Building, Technopark, Thriruvananthapuram- 695 584, Keralam, India

Ph: +91 471 4060979,+91 9895404104
Email: reachus@sooryakiran.com
http://www.sooryakiran.com

28. Systat Software Asia Pacific
4th Floor, Block 1, Shankar Narayan Building, No.25, MG Road, Bangalore – 560001
www.systat.com

29. ABC Genomics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Biotech Park, Sector G, Jankipuram, Kursi Road, Lucknow-226021, U.P., INDIA
Tel +91-522-4068579, Email: director@abcgenomics.com
www.abcgenomics.com

30. en-GENE-ier's Core Technology Services,
1/340, Virat Khand, Gomtinagar, 
(Near Maharaja Agrasen Public School)
lucknow-226010, U.P., India.
http://www.bio.egicore.com/

 

Best of luck for your job hunts :).

]]> Jitendra Narayan https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/3889/bioinformatics-and-sequencing-courses-and-workshops Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:41:26 -0500 https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/3889/bioinformatics-and-sequencing-courses-and-workshops <![CDATA[Bioinformatics and Sequencing Courses and Workshops]]> Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB) organises lots of bioinformatics courses covering wide range of topics:

http://www.isb-sib.ch/education/training-courses.html

Canadian bioinformatics also organises various bioinformatics and sequencing courses:

http://bioinformatics.ca/workshops

In addition to above two, EMBI Europe, EMBO Europe, Cold Spring Harbour USA, Wellcome Trust UK and NOVA Europe also organise bioinformatics and sequencing courses annually:

http://www.embl.de/training/events/index.php?p_outstation=ALL

http://www.embo.org/funding-awards/courses-workshops

http://meetings.cshl.edu/courses.html

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Education-resources/Courses-and-conferences/Advanced-Courses-and-Scientific-Conferences/Advanced-Courses/index.htm

http://www.nova-university.org/pagetop.cfm?MenySidorTop_id=2&open=7

]]> Rahul Agarwal https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/1490/bioinformatics-jrf-at-iiser-mohali Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:56:02 -0500 <![CDATA[Bioinformatics JRF at IISER MOHALI]]> Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA) research project funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

The project involves identification and characterization of transcription factors (TFs) from the Arabidopsis shoot apical meristem stem cell niche using genomic approaches and construction of a gene regulatory network for the identified TFs.

Positions: 1

Duration: 1 year but extendable up to three years based on performance and availability of funds.

Emoluments: As per DST rules.

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in any branch of life sciences with excellent academic record with CSIR-UGC NET or DBT-JRF. Candidate having previous work experience in the area of bioinformatics, molecular biology and genetics is preferred, but not required.

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to send a cover letter outlining previous research experiences and reasons for joining this position. Please send your complete bio-data including the cover letter as PDF attachment by email to Dr. Ram Yadav at ryadav@iisermohali.ac.in

Last date of submission is 17.00 IST, August 10, 2013.

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]]> https://bioinformaticsonline.com/researchlabs/view/4210/uni-computing-bergen-norway Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:40:50 -0500 <![CDATA[Uni Computing Bergen Norway]]> Info on Uni Computing (Webpage: http://www.bccs.uni.no/) :

Uni Computing (formerly Uni BCCS) is a department of Uni Research, affiliated with the University of Bergen.

5 groups in this lab works on computational resources, methods, algorithms, and software.

Following two bioinformatics groups are:

The Computational Biology Unit (CBU) provides education and research in bioinformatics focused on functional genomics.

The Computational Ecology Unit (CEU) is basically deal with population fluctuations, behavioural patterns and the ways life cycles emerge.

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