• outperforms PacBioToCA/LSC in terms of accuracy and contiguity/sensitivity (http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bioinformatics/btu392)
• is easy to install/run/configure
• supports various types of dat
  • HiSeq/MiSeq (100-500bp)
  • Unitigs
  • 454, ...

proovread maps high coverage data to pacbio reads (bwa mem, blasr, daligner) in multiple iterations.

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/BioInf-Wuerzburg/proovread

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/b-brankovics/grabb

Notice: As of jtools version 2.0.0, all functions dealing with interactions (e.g., interact_plot(), sim_slopes(), johnson_neyman()) have been moved to a new package, aptly named interactions.

Address of the bookmark: https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/jtools/readme/README.html

1. NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information):

   • NCBI provides various databases related to genetic information, including 16S rRNA sequences.
   • You can access the 16S ribosomal RNA sequences from NCBI's Nucleotide database (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nucleotide/).
   • Perform a search using keywords like "16S rRNA" or specific bacterial names to find relevant sequences.
   • You can download sequences individually or in batches using the provided tools.

2. GreenGenes:

   • GreenGenes is a widely used 16S rRNA gene sequence database.
   • You can access it at http://greengenes.secondgenome.com/.
   • GreenGenes provides precompiled databases for various purposes, including classification, alignment, and phylogenetic analysis.

3. SILVA:

   • SILVA (https://www.arb-silva.de/) is another comprehensive database for ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences.
   • It covers not only 16S rRNA but also other ribosomal RNA sequences.
   • SILVA provides precompiled databases for various purposes, including taxonomic classification and alignment.

4. Ribosomal Database Project (RDP):

   • RDP (http://rdp.cme.msu.edu/) is a curated database that offers 16S rRNA sequences.
   • It provides tools for sequence analysis and classification.
   • You can download sequences and taxonomy information from their website.

5. QIIME (Quantitative Insights Into Microbial Ecology):

   • QIIME (https://qiime2.org/) is a widely used bioinformatics platform for microbiome analysis.
   • It provides tools for analyzing microbial communities, including processing 16S rRNA sequences.
   • QIIME often includes its own preprocessed 16S rRNA databases that can be used for analysis within the platform.

Before downloading any database, make sure to read the terms of use and citation requirements, as some databases may have specific usage policies. Additionally, consider the compatibility of the database with your analysis pipeline and software tools.

NCBI 16s RNA database location ftp://ftp.ncbi.nih.gov/blast/db/16SMicrobial.tar.gz

http://mesquiteproject.wikispaces.com/

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/MesquiteProject/MesquiteCore/releases

Your tasks will consist of:

Advanced bioinformatics analyses within research projects across Sweden, including key involvement in a major research effort in conifer genomics.
Development of bioinformatics tools and workflows.
Educating other scientists in bioinformatics through collaboration within supported projects, teaching at national courses, and through participating in various networks.
Taking part in the continuous development of NBIS/SciLifeLab at a national level

More at https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=518909

https://www.nature.com/articles/nmeth.4556

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/ryanlayer/giggle

https://academic.oup.com/bioinformatics/advance-article/doi/10.1093/bioinformatics/btaa210/5813333

Address of the bookmark: http://quartata.csb.pitt.edu/

Evolution provides the overarching framework for organizing our understanding of biological phenomena at multiple structural levels and spatio-temporal scales. As such, evolutionary biology is more of a perspective or weltanschauung on the living world rather than a sub-discipline of biology. Unfortunately, despite the centrality of evolution to all thinking in biology, evolutionary biology remains neglected in the Indian context although research in many areas, not traditionally thought to be within the ambit of evolutionary biology, would greatly benefit from an evolutionary perspective.

The first school in evolutionary biology in the country, sponsored by SERB, will be conducted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru. The school aims to provide participants with an introduction to the historical development of evolutionary thought and the various ecological, genetic and developmental aspects of the evolutionary process. The school will also provide an introduction to formal evolutionary theory and statistical methods for the analysis of evolutionary data.

Master’s/Ph.D. scholars, postdoctoral researchers and young faculty members in India may apply online on or before 31 December 2018 at http://school2019.serbevolschool.in, where additional details about the school can also be found. In case of any difficulty with the submission of applications, please e-mail Prof. T. N. C. Vidya, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bengaluru, at tncvidya.lab@gmail.com.

Selected participants will be provided 3-tier AC train fare and local hospitality. There is no registration fee.

Address of the bookmark: http://www.phyloxml.org/