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NIBMG is looking for motivated and bright individuals interested to explore career opportunities for the position of Research Associate (Project Linked Person) for extramural project funded by ICMR as per details given below. Project Name: Fast...

A fully funded 4-year Postdoc position is available in the lab of Patrick Tschopp at the University of Basel, Switzerland, study the molecular and tissue-scale dynamics during the embryonic formation of the vertebrate skeleton and compare it...

github.com - Alonge M, Soyk S, Ramakrishnan S, Wang X, Goodwin S, Sedlazeck FJ, Lippman ZB, Schatz MC: Fast and accurate reference-guided scaffolding of draft genomes. bioRxiv 2019. RaGOO is a tool for coalescing genome assembly contigs into...

Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing field at the intersection of biology, computer science, and data analytics, with applications in healthcare, genomics, drug discovery, and more. As demand increases for skilled professionals who can manage,...

github.com - Apollo is an assembly polishing algorithm that attempts to correct the errors in an assembly. It can take multiple set of reads in a single run and polish the assemblies of genomes of any size. Described by Firtina et al. (preliminary version...

lncRNAs are the hidden gems of the genome, and bioinformatics is the key to unearthing their full potential. As research progresses, lncRNAs could pave the way for novel diagnostics, targeted therapies, and personalized medicine, revolutionizing...

github.com - Allio, R., Schomaker-Bastos, A., Romiguier, J., Prosdocimi, F., Nabholz, B., & Delsuc, F. (2020) Mol Ecol Resour. 20, 892-905. (publication link) Mitofinder is a pipeline to assemble mitochondrial genomes...

Kraken is a versatile and efficient tool for taxonomic classification in metagenomics. Its speed, accuracy, and flexibility make it a favorite among bioinformaticians. By following this guide, you can set up and use Kraken to unlock insights into...

github.com - Peregrine is a fast genome assembler for accurate long reads (length > 10kb, accuracy > 99%). It can assemble a human genome from 30x reads within 20 cpu hours from reads to polished consensus. It uses Sparse HIereachical MimiMizER (SHIMMER)...

The future of bioinformatics is boundless, with opportunities to revolutionize our understanding of life and improve human health. As technologies evolve and collaborations flourish, bioinformatics will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of...