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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...

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...

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...

github.com - CLAW (Chloroplast Long-read Assembly Workflow) is an mostly-automated Snakemake-based workflow for the assembly of chloroplast genomes. CLAW uses chloroplast long-reads, which are baited out of larger read libraries (e.g., an Oxford Nanopore...

If you’re starting out in bioinformatics or looking to sharpen your computational biology skills, having the right learning resources makes all the difference. Here’s my curated list of 10 must-read books — from beginner-friendly introductions to...

In an attempt to find a good Linux reference for bioinformatician and BOL readers, I was unsuccessful at finding a decent one on the Internet. So, we decided to make a cheat sheet for biological programmers.

Nothing can add to our intellect more than reading a book.  In books, we can experience new things that we would not normally be able to experience. It is proved that books can change our lives and other people’s lives. Reading can make...

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www.ogt.com - This survey conducted by Oxford Gene Technology, provider of innovative genetics research and biomarker solutions to advance molecular medicine, has released the results from a recent survey of researchers...