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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 03:18:28 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/43661/maftools</link>
	<title><![CDATA[maftools]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>With advances in Cancer Genomics, <a href="https://docs.gdc.cancer.gov/Data/File_Formats/MAF_Format/">Mutation Annotation Format</a> (MAF) is being widely accepted and used to store somatic variants detected. <a href="http://cancergenome.nih.gov">The Cancer Genome Atlas</a> Project has sequenced over 30 different cancers with sample size of each cancer type being over 200. <a href="https://wiki.nci.nih.gov/display/TCGA/TCGA+MAF+Files">Resulting data</a> consisting of somatic variants are stored in the form of <a href="https://docs.gdc.cancer.gov/Data/File_Formats/MAF_Format/">Mutation Annotation Format</a>. This package attempts to summarize, analyze, annotate and visualize MAF files in an efficient manner from either TCGA sources or any in-house studies as long as the data is in MAF format.</p>
<p>https://www.bioconductor.org/packages/devel/bioc/vignettes/maftools/inst/doc/maftools.html</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/PoisonAlien/maftools" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/PoisonAlien/maftools</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Surabhi Chaudhary</dc:creator>
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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/43728/short-read-assembly-using-spades</guid>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:18:16 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/43728/short-read-assembly-using-spades</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Short-read assembly using Spades !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<h2 id="short-read-assembly-a-comparison">If we only had Illumina reads, we could also assemble these using the tool Spades.</h2><p>You can try this here, or try it later on your own data.</p><h2 id="get-data">Get data</h2><p>We will use the same Illumina data as we used above:</p><ul>
<li>illumina_R1.fastq.gz: the Illumina forward reads</li>
<li>illumina_R2.fastq.gz: the Illumina reverse reads</li>
</ul><h2 id="assemble">Assemble</h2><p>Run Spades:</p><div><pre>spades.py -1 illumina_R1.fastq.gz -2 illumina_R2.fastq.gz --careful --cov-cutoff auto -o spades_assembly_all_illumina
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<li><code>-1</code>&nbsp;is input file of forward reads</li>
<li><code>-2</code>&nbsp;is input file of reverse reads</li>
<li><code>--careful</code>&nbsp;minimizes mismatches and short indels</li>
<li><code>--cov-cutoff auto</code>&nbsp;computes the coverage threshold (rather than the default setting, &ldquo;off&rdquo;)</li>
<li><code>-o</code>&nbsp;is the output directory</li>
</ul><h2 id="results">Results</h2><p>Move into the output directory and look at the contigs:</p><div><pre>infoseq contigs.fasta</pre></div>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhimanyu Singh</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/19600/studentship-at-nagaland-university</guid>
  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Studentship at Nagaland University]]></title>
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<p>Nagaland University<br />(A Central University Estd. By the Act of Parliament No. 35 of 1989)<br />Lumami 798 627, Nagaland<br />DBT Sponsored ‘Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility’ Centre</p>

<p>Applications in plain paper are invited for the posts of (1) Traineeship (2 Nos.) and (2) Studentship – (2 Nos.) in the DBT funded-Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF), Nagaland University, Lumami-798627, Nagaland. Details are given below. Interested candidates may submit the application along with self attested copies of certificates in support of the candidature to Prof. Chitta Ranjan Deb, Coordinator or Dr. L. N. Kakati, Deputy Coordinator, BIF Centre, Nagaland University, Lumami-798627, Nagaland on or before 15th January 2015.</p>

<p>The scanned application with relevant documents may be sent by email attachment to bifnulumami@gmail.com. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email if called for interview. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.</p>

<p>Traineeship (Two nos.)</p>

<p>    Post Graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences from UGC recognized Universities</p>

<p>    Knowledge of computers and bioinformatics</p>

<p>    Rs.8000/- p.m. fixed.</p>

<p>    6 months</p>

<p>Studentship (Two nos.)</p>

<p>    Pursuing Post Graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences from UGC recognized Universities</p>

<p>    Knowledge of computers and bioinformatics</p>

<p>    Rs.8000/- p.m. fixed.</p>

<p>    6 months</p>

<p>Terms and Conditions:</p>

<p>i) Applicants need to produce all original documents if call for interview.<br />ii) The posts are purely temporary and the appointment does not confer any entitlement or right over the job and will not be considered as formal service.<br />iii) No TA &amp; DA will be paid for appearing in the walk-in-interview.<br />iv) The stipend/salary amount is subject to the sanction of DBT, New Delhi.</p>

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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:42:09 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/43801/smudgeplot-inference-of-ploidy-and-heterozygosity-structure-using-whole-genome-sequencing-data</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Smudgeplot: Inference of ploidy and heterozygosity structure using whole genome sequencing data]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">This tool extracts heterozygous kmer pairs from kmer count databases and performs gymnastics with them. We are able to disentangle genome structure by comparing the sum of kmer pair coverages (CovA + CovB) to their relative coverage (CovB / (CovA + CovB)). Such an approach also allows us to analyze obscure genomes with duplications, various ploidy levels, etc.</p>
<p dir="auto">Smudgeplots are computed from raw or even better from trimmed reads and show the haplotype structure using heterozygous kmer pairs. For example:</p>
<p dir="auto"><a href="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8181573/45959760-f1032d00-c01a-11e8-8576-ff0512c33da9.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8181573/45959760-f1032d00-c01a-11e8-8576-ff0512c33da9.png" alt="smudgeexample" style="border: 0px;"></a></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/KamilSJaron/smudgeplot" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/KamilSJaron/smudgeplot</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Neel</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/19729/senior-scientist-agricultural-bio-informatics-one-post</guid>
  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:01:02 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Senior Scientist (Agricultural Bio-informatics) (One post)]]></title>
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<p>Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board</p>

<p>Qualifications Essential:<br />Doctoral degree in Bio-informatics/ Biotechnology/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Life Sciences/ Computer Sciences with specialization in Bio-informatics including relevant basic sciences with 8 years’ experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/Lecturer or in an equivalent position in the Pay Band- 3 of 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of 5400/6000/7000/8000 having made contribution to research/teachin/extension education as evidenced by published work/innovations and impact. </p>

<p>OR </p>

<p>Doctoral degree in the above subject(s) including relevant basic sciences with minimum 8 years’ experience of high quality post-doctoral research in an institution/organization as evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with NAAS rating of 7.5 or above.</p>

<p>Desirable:<br />(i) Specialization and experience: Knowledge of software development and its application in crop bioinformatics, experience in handling ‘omies’data. <br />(ii) Teaching experience in relevant subject</p>

<p>The Secretary, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, Pusa New Delhi –110 012, India</p>

<p>Detailed eligibility criteria with how to apply information can be had at:<br />http://www.indiastudychannel.com/jobs/333467-Indian-Council-of-Agricultural-Research-looking-for-Assistant-Director-General.aspx</p>

<p>More at http://asrb.org.in/administrator/uploads_dir/1418978057english.pdf</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:19:01 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/44307/genomenotebook</link>
	<title><![CDATA[genomenotebook]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/">https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/</a></p>
<h2>Install<a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#install"></a></h2>
<pre><code>pip install genomenotebook</code></pre>
<h2>How to use<a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#how-to-use"></a></h2>
<p>Create a simple genome browser with a search bar. The sequence appears when zooming in.</p>
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<pre><code><span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-1"></a><span>import</span> genomenotebook <span>as</span> gn</span>
<span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-2"></a></span>
<span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-3"></a>g<span>=</span>gn.GenomeBrowser(genome_path, gff_path, init_pos<span>=</span><span>10000</span>)</span>
<span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-4"></a>g.show()</span></code><button title="Copy to Clipboard"></button></pre>
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</div>
<p>Tracks can be added to visualize your favorite genomics data. See&nbsp;<code>Examples</code>&nbsp;for more !!!!</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/" rel="nofollow">https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2014 06:50:58 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/19820/rstudio</link>
	<title><![CDATA[RStudio]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>RStudio IDE is a powerful and productive user interface for R. It&rsquo;s free and open source, and works great on Windows, Mac, and Linux.</p>
<p>The developers and expert trainers are the authors of several popular R packages, including ggplot2, plyr, lubridate, and others.</p>
<p>More at http://www.rstudio.com/</p>
<p>http://www.rstudio.com/products/RStudio/</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="http://www.rstudio.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.rstudio.com/</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:37:18 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/44377/mitochondrial-genome-assembly-tools</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Mitochondrial genome assembly tools !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Mitochondrial genome assembly tools are specialized software and algorithms designed to accurately reconstruct the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) from sequencing data, typically obtained through techniques like next-generation sequencing (NGS). The mitochondrial genome is relatively small compared to the nuclear genome, making it an ideal target for assembly. Here are some commonly used mitochondrial genome assembly tools:</p><p><strong>MitoFinder:</strong> Mitofinder is a pipeline to assemble mitochondrial genomes and annotate mitochondrial genes from trimmed read sequencing data.</p><p><strong>MitoHiFi:</strong> a python pipeline for mitochondrial genome assembly from PacBio high fidelity reads</p><p>MITObim: MITObim is a tool specifically developed for the iterative assembly of mitochondrial genomes. It starts with a reference mitogenome and iteratively refines the assembly using the read data.</p><p><strong>MITOS:</strong> MITOS is a web-based platform that provides a pipeline for annotating mitochondrial genomes. It integrates multiple software tools for assembly, annotation, and visualization of mitogenomes.</p><p><strong>MIRA:</strong> MIRA (Mimicking Intelligent Read Assembly) is a versatile genome assembly tool that can be used for mitochondrial genome assembly. It supports various sequencing technologies and allows for reference-based or de novo assembly.</p><p><strong>NOVOPlasty:</strong> NOVOPlasty is a user-friendly tool designed for de novo assembly of organelle genomes, including mitochondria. It utilizes a seed-and-extend algorithm and is suitable for both short-read and long-read data.</p><p><strong>MITOS2:</strong> MITOS2 is an updated version of the MITOS pipeline, which automates the annotation of mitochondrial genomes. It provides improved accuracy and additional features for mitochondrial genome analysis.</p><p><strong>GetOrganelle:</strong> While primarily designed for chloroplast genome assembly, GetOrganelle can also be used for mitochondrial genome assembly. It is particularly useful for dealing with high-throughput sequencing data.</p><p><strong>SPAdes:</strong> SPAdes (St. Petersburg genome assembler) is a versatile genome assembly tool that can be employed for mitochondrial genome assembly, especially when dealing with complex datasets that may contain nuclear mitochondrial DNA sequences (numts).</p><p><strong>IDBA-UD:</strong> IDBA-UD (Iterative De Bruijn Graph De Novo Assembler) is another de novo assembly tool that can be used for mitochondrial genome assembly, especially in cases with relatively low coverage.</p><p><strong>Velvet:</strong> Velvet is a de novo assembly tool that can be applied to mitochondrial genome assembly, especially when working with short-read data.</p><p>When selecting a mitochondrial genome assembly tool, it's important to consider the specific characteristics of your sequencing data, such as read length and coverage, as well as the complexity of the mitochondrial genome. Additionally, some tools are better suited for specific organisms or research objectives, so choosing the right tool will depend on your particular project requirements.</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:43:21 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/blog/view/45278/the-day-we-began-reading-the-dna-of-the-world</link>
	<title><![CDATA[The Day We Began Reading the DNA of the World]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<div>Picture waking up and knowing that in one lab, a scientist is reading the DNA of a whale. In another, a team is sequencing a rare plant. Meanwhile, researchers in India are decoding the genomes of different human populations.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Many organisms. Many countries. All share one remarkable goal: to understand the genetic story of life.</div><div>DNA is nature's instruction manual, written with just four letters: A, T, C, and G. For years, scientists could only read small sections of this huge book. Now, new sequencing technology lets us read entire genomes like never before.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>One of the most ambitious projects is the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP). Its goal is to create reference genomes for about 1.5 million known eukaryotic species. This project links genome research across continents, species, and scientific fields.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>But this story goes beyond just animals and plants.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A New Chapter in Human Genomics</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Large human genome projects are changing how we understand our own genetic diversity.</div><div>India's GenomeIndia project has sequenced thousands of people from different populations. This work is uncovering genetic variation that global databases have often missed.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Similar population-scale effSimilar large-scale projects are happening worldwide. The All of Us Research Program in the United States, Europe's 1+ Million Genomes initiative, South Korea's national genomic data program, and projects in Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Singapore are all building huge genomic resources.collect DNA.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The real goal is to link genomes with health, disease, and other biological information. This creates a base for more accurate research and, in time, more personalized medicine.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A Race Against Time</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>There is also an important twist.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We are sequencing Earth's biodiversity even as many species face growing environmental threats.</div><div>A genome alone cannot save a species, but it does keep important information about its biology, evolution, and genetic diversity. This knowledge helps scientists understand risks, guide conservation, and find traits that could help agriculture or medicine.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Projects like the Darwin Tree of Life, which studies species in Britain and Ireland, and the African BioGenome Project, which is growing genomics work across Africa, are key parts of this worldwide effort.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Projects to Watch</div><ol>
<li>Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) - A global effort to sequence and annotate roughly 1.5 million known eukaryotic species and create a comprehensive reference library of Earth's biodiversity.</li>
<li>Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) - Focuses on producing high-quality reference genomes for vertebrate species, providing a major foundation for the wider Tree of Life.</li>
<li>Darwin Tree of Life - A UK and Ireland initiative aiming to sequence approximately 70,000 species, creating a detailed genomic map of regional biodiversity.</li>
<li>African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) - A pan-African initiative focused on sequencing Africa's biodiversity while strengthening genomics and bioinformatics capacity across the continent.</li>
<li>European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) - A European effort to generate high-quality reference genomes for Europe's biodiversity and connect national sequencing efforts.</li>
<li>Canada BioGenome Project - Building reference genomes for Canadian biodiversity, supporting conservation, research and the study of ecosystems.</li>
<li>California Conservation Genomics Project - Uses genomics to understand and protect California's biodiversity and help inform conservation decisions.</li>
<li>Bat1K - An ambitious global effort to sequence the genomes of all known bat species, helping scientists study their evolution, longevity, immunity and unique biology.</li>
<li>Bird 10,000 (B10K) - A global project aiming to create genome resources covering the world's bird diversity and reconstruct avian evolutionary history.</li>
<li>Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA) - Builds genomic resources for the enormous and genetically diverse world of invertebrates.</li>
<li>GenomeIndia - India's national human-genome initiative, designed to capture the country's extraordinary population diversity and create a reference resource for Indian genomics.</li>
<li>All of Us Research Program - A US national research program combining genomic information with health and lifestyle data at population scale.</li>
<li>1+ Million Genomes / Genome of Europe - A European effort to enable secure, cross-border use of genomic and health data and develop genome-scale resources involving more than one million people.</li>
<li>Korea National Integrated Bio Big Data Project - South Korea's large-scale national effort combining genomic and health information from a very large population cohort.</li>
<li>Saudi Genome Program - A national genomics initiative focused on genetic diseases, population genomics and precision medicine in Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Australian Genomics / Genomics Health Futures Mission - Australia's growing investment in genomic medicine, rare disease research and population-scale health genomics.</li>
</ol><div><strong>The Library of Life</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The fuThe future of genomics is not just about sequencing one genome at a time. Now, it is about creating a worldwide network of genomes&mdash;human and non-human, individual and species&mdash;linked by powerful databases and advanced computational tools.ine a library without shelves.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>In this library, the books are genomes. The pages are made of DNA. Scientists and machines are the readers. And this library is still being written. Each genome sequenced today adds a new page to the story of life and helps us better understand our place in it.</div>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:53:57 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Research Associate	@ TATA MEMORIAL CENTRE ADVANCED CENTRE FOR TREATMENT, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CANCER KHARGHAR, NAVI MUMBAI]]></title>
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<p>TATA MEMORIAL CENTRE ADVANCED CENTRE FOR TREATMENT, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CANCER KHARGHAR, NAVI MUMBAI – 410210</p>

<p>Website: www.actrec.gov.in; Ph: 27405000</p>

<p>No. ACTREC/Advt./ 66 /2014 23rd December, 2014<br />Research Associate	</p>

<p>International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) - India Project (IRB Project No. 3 A/c. No. 2408)</p>

<p>Dr. Rajiv Sarin</p>

<p>Duration of the Project: One year Extendable up to Three years.</p>

<p>Consolidated Salary: Rs. 42,000/- p.m.</p>

<p>Application last date: 8th January, 2015.</p>

<p>Interview Date &amp; Time: 21st January, 2015, at 11.00 a.m.</p>

<p>Venue: Conference Room, 3rd floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC.</p>

<p>Essential Qualifications and Experience:</p>

<p>Ph.D (any branch of Life Sciences)</p>

<p>The candidate must have at least one year experience after Ph.D., preferably in Genomics and Molecular Biology.</p>

<p>Candidates fulfilling these requirements should pre register themselves by sending their application in the prescribed format with recent CV and contact details of 2 referees by e-mail to icgc@actrec.gov.in latest 8th January, 2015 by 10.00 a.m.</p>

<p>Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be intimated by email on or before 9th January, 2015.</p>

<p>The interviews would be held on 21st January 2015 and will be only for the pre registered candidates who have been shortlisted.<br />No T.A./D.A. will be admissible for attending the interview.</p>

<p>At the time of Interview the candidate should bring original certificates along with CV with contact details of 2 referees and submit the photocopies (attested) of the certificates, with a recent passport size photograph.</p>

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