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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44503/entire-human-genome-sequencing</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Entire Human Genome Sequencing !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Cost-effective whole human genome sequencing has revolutionized the landscape of genetic research and personalized medicine by making comprehensive genetic analysis accessible to a wider population. Through advancements in sequencing technologies, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), costs have significantly decreased, enabling researchers and healthcare providers to analyze an individual's complete genetic makeup with greater efficiency and affordability. This has profound implications for disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, as it allows for the identification of genetic predispositions and the customization of healthcare interventions based on an individual's unique genetic profile. Moreover, as the cost continues to decline, the potential for population-scale genomic studies and large-scale screening programs becomes increasingly feasible, promising to further enhance our understanding of human genetics and improve healthcare outcomes on a global scale.</p><p>Here are few companies:</p><p>https://mynucleus.com/</p><p>https://myome.com/</p><p>https://nebula.org/whole-genome-sequencing-dna-test/</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>LEGE</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/10457/assistant-professor-bio-informatics-at-health-and-family-welfare-department-medical-education-in-raipur</guid>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2014 00:08:38 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Assistant Professor (Bio-Informatics) at Health and Family Welfare Department (Medical Education) in Raipur]]></title>
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<p>Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/ SET.</p>

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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/44766/genome-simulation-with-slim-and-msprime</guid>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:47:43 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Genome Simulation with SLiM and msprime]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Genome simulation is an essential tool in population genetics, enabling researchers to model evolutionary processes and study genetic variation. Two widely used simulation tools in this field are <strong style="font-size: 12.8px;">SLiM</strong><span style="font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: normal;"> and </span><strong style="font-size: 12.8px;">msprime</strong><span style="font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: normal;">. While both serve different purposes, they can be used together with the </span><strong style="font-size: 12.8px;">slendr</strong><span style="font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: normal;"> framework to compare simulation outputs effectively.</span></p><h2>Overview of SLiM and msprime</h2><h3>SLiM: Forward Genetic Simulator</h3><p>SLiM is a <strong>free, open-source</strong> tool designed for forward genetic simulations. It allows researchers to model complex evolutionary scenarios, including selection, recombination, and demographic events, making it particularly useful for studying adaptation and selection in populations.</p><p><strong>Key Features of SLiM:</strong></p><ul>
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<p>Simulates population evolution forward in time</p>
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<p>Supports custom evolutionary models using an embedded scripting language</p>
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<p>Allows modeling of spatial and ecological dynamics</p>
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<p>Provides high flexibility and extensibility for user-defined scenarios</p>
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<p>Available on GitHub as an open-source project</p>
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</ul><h3>msprime: Ancestry and Mutation Simulator</h3><p>msprime is an efficient, <strong>open-source</strong> tool that simulates ancestry and mutations using a coalescent framework. It is known for its high-speed performance and low memory requirements, making it a popular choice for large-scale genomic simulations.</p><p><strong>Key Features of msprime:</strong></p><ul>
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<p>Implements coalescent simulations for ancestry modeling</p>
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<p>Efficiently simulates large population histories</p>
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<p>Supports the addition of mutations to genealogies</p>
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<p>Developed using an open-source community model</p>
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<p>Often faster and more memory-efficient than alternative simulators</p>
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</ul><h2>Using SLiM and msprime with slendr</h2><p>Both SLiM and msprime can be integrated with <strong>slendr</strong>, a framework that facilitates structured population genetic simulations. This integration allows for seamless comparison of simulation outputs.</p><h3>How They Work Together:</h3><ul>
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<p>SLiM and msprime simulations can be analyzed within slendr.</p>
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<p>The <strong>ts_read()</strong> function in slendr enables loading and comparing tree sequence outputs from both simulators.</p>
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<p>This integration allows researchers to validate simulation results and gain deeper insights into evolutionary processes.</p>
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</ul><h2>Performance Considerations</h2><p>While SLiM offers powerful forward simulations with extensive customization, msprime is often preferred for its <strong>speed and memory efficiency</strong> when simulating ancestry and mutations. The choice between the two depends on the research goals:</p><ul>
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<p><strong>For detailed evolutionary modeling with selection and recombination:</strong> Use SLiM.</p>
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<p><strong>For large-scale coalescent simulations with mutations:</strong> Use msprime.</p>
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<p><strong>For comparing different simulation models and their outputs:</strong> Use slendr to integrate SLiM and msprime results.</p>
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</ul><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>SLiM and msprime are valuable tools for genome simulation, each serving distinct but complementary purposes in population genetics research. By leveraging the strengths of both simulators with slendr, researchers can conduct robust and efficient evolutionary simulations, enhancing our understanding of genetic diversity and adaptation.</p><p>For more information, check out the official GitHub repositories for <strong>SLiM</strong> and <strong>msprime</strong>, and explore the <strong>slendr</strong> framework for streamlined simulation workflow</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>BioStar</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2014 04:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/videolist/watch/10659/gps-dna-tracking-university-of-sheffield</link>
	<title><![CDATA[GPS DNA tracking - University of Sheffield]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="" height="" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Aap-s1kle4Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>University of Sheffield geneticist and bioinformatics expert Dr Eran Elhaik demonstrates the power of his new DNA research, which allows people to discover their genetic homeland from 1000 years ago. Find out more about our biological research here http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/aps]]></description>
	
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:38:23 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/45240/pg2-making-pangenome-graphs-easier-to-understand</link>
	<title><![CDATA[PG2: Making Pangenome Graphs Easier to Understand]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Genomics is moving beyond the traditional approach of studying DNA using a single reference genome. Today, researchers are increasingly using pangenomes, which represent genetic information from multiple genomes and capture a much broader range of genetic diversity.</p><p>However, pangenome graphs can be highly complex, making them difficult to visualize and interpret. A recent study published in BMC Bioinformatics introduces PG2 (PanGenoGrapher), an open-source, web-based tool designed to address this challenge.&nbsp;The source code and user guide are openly available on GitHub at https://github.com/iVis-at-Bilkent/pangenographer. A publicly accessible sample deployment is hosted at http://pg2.cs.bilkent.edu.tr. In addition, a demonstration video illustrating the primary use cases of PG2 is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCd7-aGY6CQ.</p><p>PG2 combines advanced graph-layout algorithms with an interactive visualization platform. It allows researchers to explore genomic paths, identify variations, and examine relationships between different parts of a pangenome graph more easily.</p><p>This is important because visualization can play a major role in bioinformatics. When complex genomic information is presented clearly, researchers can more easily identify patterns, understand genetic variation, and generate new biological insights.</p><p>The development of PG2 represents a step toward making pangenome analysis more accessible and intuitive. As genomic datasets continue to grow and graph-based representations become more common, tools like PG2 can help researchers navigate this increasing complexity.</p><p>Ultimately, PG2 demonstrates how combining genomics, graph algorithms, and interactive visualization can make sophisticated biological data easier to understand and analyze.</p><p>Reference: Solun, G. K., Dogrusoz, U., Bing&ouml;l, Z., &amp; Alkan, C. (2026). PG2: algorithms and a web-based tool for effective layout and visual analysis of pangenome graphs. BMC Bioinformatics. DOI: 10.1186/s12859-026-06555-4.</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:07:58 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Atlas of Nine Billion Possibilities]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine a book that holds all the instructions for building a human, made up of billions of letters. What if you changed just one letter? Maybe nothing would happen. Or that tiny change could affect how a gene works, quietly shaping a cell&rsquo;s biology or even helping cause disease.</p><p>Scientists face a big challenge with the human genome. They can read its letters, but understanding their roles is much harder. Only about 2 percent of the genome codes for proteins. The rest acts like a huge control panel, deciding when and where genes turn on. With about 9 billion possible single-letter changes, testing them all in a lab just isn&rsquo;t possible.</p><p>So, Google DeepMind asked a new question: what if we could predict what those changes might do?</p><p>This question led to the AlphaGenome Atlas (https://deepmind.google.com/science/alphagenome/atlas?), a detailed map of nearly every possible single-letter change in the human genome. Instead of checking each change one by one, researchers can use the Atlas to spot the ones most likely to matter. The AlphaGenome Variant Impact (AVI) score works like a trail marker, pointing scientists toward the changes worth a closer look.</p><p>This is where the Atlas gets especially useful. Much of the genome lies outside the protein-coding regions, where DNA acts as a switch or controller for genes. AlphaGenome lets researchers explore these areas and see how small changes could affect gene activity.</p><p>An atlas isn't the destination; it's a guide.</p><p>The AlphaGenome Atlas doesn&rsquo;t replace experiments or solve every mystery. Instead, it helps scientists decide where to begin. From billions of possibilities, it turns the vast genetic landscape into something researchers can start to explore.</p><p>There are nine billion possibilities, a vast map, and maybe among them therWith nine billion possibilities and a huge map to explore, there may be clues hidden here to some of medicine&rsquo;s toughest mysteries.</p><p>More at&nbsp;https://storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-media/DeepMind.com/Blog/alphagenome-atlas-a-predictive-map-of-every-possible-dna-letter-change-in-the-human-genome/alphagenome-atlas.pdf</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Visiting Scientist - Computational Genomics (two positions)]]></title>
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<p>Scientific/Managerial &amp; International Recruitment</p>

<p>ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals Visiting Scientist-Computational Genomics (2 positions), to be part of a team of Centre of Excellence in Genomics (CEG), (www.icrisat.org/ceg) to work on legume genomics projects.  The positions will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India.</p>

<p>ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid tropics is home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Greater Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India and belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).</p>

<p>The Job: Responsibilities for these positions include:</p>

<p>    Analyzing and handling large-scale next generation sequencing DNA and RNA data<br />    Data mining and development of pipelines and troubleshooting<br />    Genome diversity analysis such as SNPs, Indels, Structural Variations, population structure<br />    Genome wide association study (GWAS) related analysis- LD analysis, hapmap and trait mapping<br />    Expression analysis based on RNA-Seq data, annotation, gene ontology and metabolic pathway analysis<br />    Epigenome analysis, small RNA identification<br />    Gene family analysis, sequence level protein analysis, orthology/paralogy and molecular modelling<br />    Compiling and analysis of results, writing reports and research papers</p>

<p>The Person:  Ph.D. or MSc/MTech/PGDCA with two years research experience in Biotechnology, Computational biology, Agricultural/ Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology or related discipline. Good knowledge of programming/scripting in at least two of following languages: Perl, C, C++, R, Shell Scripting and Python is plus.</p>

<p>How to apply: Please apply latest by 20 July 2014.  The application should include the name of the position applied for, a letter of motivation, a full Curriculum Vita (CV), and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Technical details and more information about these positions can be obtained from R.K.VARSHNEY@CGIAR.ORG. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.</p>

<p>Apply here https://recruit.zoho.com/ats/Portal.na?digest=T642sgLYWZOStExJ77cPrcM*sIMGZETWw4yPxngbmHA-</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Does anyone have Nanopore latest updates?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>There was a lot of buzz about&nbsp;<span>Oxford Nanopore Technologies&reg; is developing the GridION&trade; system and miniaturised MinION&trade; device. These are a new generation of electronic molecular analysis system for use in scientific research, personalised medicine, crop science, security/defence and more. The platform technology uses nanopores to analyse single molecules including DNA/RNA and proteins. With a broad patent portfolio, the Oxford Nanopore pipeline includes biological nanopores and solid-state nanopores.</span></p><p>Is this available, or still under trial mode?&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.nanoporetech.com/">https://www.nanoporetech.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nanoporetech.com/technology/the-minion-device-a-miniaturised-sensing-system/the-minion-device-a-miniaturised-sensing-system">https://www.nanoporetech.com/technology/the-minion-device-a-miniaturised-sensing-system/the-minion-device-a-miniaturised-sensing-system</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Poonam Mahapatra</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/11030/r-programming-and-jobs-website</guid>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2014 14:43:57 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/11030/r-programming-and-jobs-website</link>
	<title><![CDATA[R programming and Jobs website]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the R Jobs section of ProgrammingR.com. If your organization has an R employment opportunity that you would like to have posted here, submit it via the <a href="http://www.programmingr.com/contact" title="contact page">contact page</a>. Prospective employees: use the contact information provided in the position listing to apply or contact the hiring organization.</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="http://www.programmingr.com/category/stype/r-job-listings/" rel="nofollow">http://www.programmingr.com/category/stype/r-job-listings/</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Pragati Singh</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/news/view/18741/a-powerful-yet-simple-gene-set-analysis-tool-for-interpreting-rna-seq-and-ngs-results</link>
	<title><![CDATA[A powerful, yet simple, gene set analysis tool for interpreting RNA-seq and NGS results.]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>LifeMap Sciences is introducing&nbsp;<a href="http://geneanalytics.genecards.org/">GeneAnalytics</a>, our new gene set analysis tool, which is applicable for NGS results and differentially expressed gene lists from variable sources. GeneAnalytics provides&nbsp;gene associations with tissues &amp; cells, diseases, pathways, GO terms and compounds.</p><p>Our main advantages over other similar tools are:</p><ul>
<li>GeneAnalytics is very simple and intuitive to use.</li>
<li>GeneAnalytics is based on our proprietary databases &ndash;&nbsp;<strong>GeneCards</strong>, MalaCards, PathCards and LifeMap Discovery, each of them integrates information from a very large number of resources.</li>
<li>GeneAnalytics supplies links for extensive background information on each of the matched results.</li>
</ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I invite you to try it out for free at&nbsp;geneanalytics.genecards.org, and would be happy to hear your comments and thoughts on how we can improve.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yours,</p><p>Shani Ben-Ari Fuchs</p><p>LifeMap Sciences Team</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Shani</dc:creator>
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