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	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/42713/gggenomes-a-grammar-of-graphics-for-comparative-genomics</guid>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:47:32 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[gggenomes: A grammar of graphics for comparative genomics]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span>gggenomes is a versatile graphics package for comparative genomics. It extends the popular R visualization package</span><a href="https://ggplot2.tidyverse.org/">ggplot2</a><span>&nbsp;by adding dedicated plot functions for genes, syntenic regions, etc. and verbs to manipulate the plot to, for example, quickly zoom in into gene neighborhoods.</span></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/thackl/gggenomes" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/thackl/gggenomes</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Surabhi Chaudhary</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:43:21 -0500</pubDate>
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	<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, 02 Nov 2023 05:39:26 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Pevzner Lab !]]></title>
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<p>The laboratory works on genome sequencing, immunoproteogenomics, antibiotics sequencing, and comparative genomics - computational technologies that enabled new applications and allowed scientists to attack biological problems that remained beyond the reach of previous techniques.</p>

<p>https://bioalgorithms.ucsd.edu/research4.html</p>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:43:53 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[System Biologist at Millennium Software productions India Private Limited]]></title>
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<p>Millennium Software productions India Private Limited</p>

<p>www.cytosolve.com</p>

<p>Post - System Biologist</p>

<p>Job Description: Role of system biology is to design quantitative models of bimolecular networks and to study interactions between the components of biological systems, and how these interactions give rise to the function and behavior of that system (Enzyme, metabolites and pathway).</p>

<p>Qualification : B.Tech or M.Sc in Bioinformatics</p>

<p>Required Skills:</p>

<p>1) Basic knowledge of cell signaling pathways, chemical/enzyme kinetics, and differential equation based modeling approach.<br />2) Previous laboratory experience could be an advantage<br />3) Good Communication skills.</p>

<p>santhiya.ram@mproductions.com and 044-42946555.</p>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2013 06:45:20 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Tijana Milenkovic Lab]]></title>
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<p>Complex networks and network mining: developing graph theoretic, mathematical, and computational algorithms for efficient extraction of function from topology of complex real-world networks, such as biological, social, and technological networks.</p>

<p>Computational and systems biology: studying the interplay between network topology and biological function, disease, and evolution in molecular (e.g., protein-protein interaction) networks.</p>

<p>Computational chemistry: protein folding; computational drug discovery and design.</p>

<p>Synthetic biology.</p>

<p>More at http://www.cse.nd.edu/~tmilenko/index.html</p>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:44:11 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Systems Biology]]></title>
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<p>Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Systems Biology<br />Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford<br />Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 with a discretionary range to £40,847 p.a.<br />Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Systems Biology to join a rapidly developing Bioinformatics Research Core group headed by Dr Anastasia Samsonova. The purpose of the role is to develop and deliver integrative approaches to dissect the complexity of cancer as a genomic disease. The research will focus on development and application of effective strategies for mining and integration of complex human *omics datasets and clinical/phenotypic data in cancer studies.</p>

<p>The role sits at the critical interface between genetics and cancer systems biology, and would suit a candidate who is interested in developing a career at the confluence of Statistics/Data Mining/Machine Learning and Biology. Ideally, you will have experience in development of analytical approaches to high-throughput and multivariate data mining and integration gained through a PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject (eg mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or computer science).</p>

<p>Experience of statistics and/or machine learning techniques is highly desirable as is evidence of prior experience of developing bioinformatics software and/or analysing complex *omics data sets. You will be able to work as part of a team and independently and deliver results to the required standard and schedule. You should be able to organise and prioritise your own work, as well as have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The post will involve interactions with collaborators from such diverse fields as applied mathematics, statistics, computer science and medicine.</p>

<p>This is a full-time post, fixed-term until 31 March 2017. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Anastasia Samsonova (bioinformatics@oncology.ox.ac.uk).</p>

<p>All applicants must complete a short application form and upload a CV and supporting statement.</p>

<p>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 26 January 2015.</p>

<p>More at https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form</p>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:19:49 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bioinformatics JRF/RA/SRF position at PANJAB UNIVERSITY]]></title>
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<p>CENTRE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY &amp; BIOINFORMATICS<br />UIEAST, PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH</p>

<p>Applications are invited along with complete bio-data and attested copies of certificates of qualifications, experience etc. for the one post of Research Fellow and one post of Program Assistant under PURSE Grant of the University in Centre for Systems Biology &amp; Bioinformatics, UIEAST, Panjab University, Chandigarh which is tenable till the period of<br />the project.</p>

<p>Essential Qualification</p>

<p>For Research Fellow:-</p>

<p>M.Sc. in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics / Life Sciences with minimum 55% marks.</p>

<p>Preference will be given to NET/GATE/ICMR qualified candidates without fellowship however, candidates who have cleared the Panjab University Ph.D. entrance test in Systems Biology &amp; Bioinformatics will also be eligible.</p>

<p>For Program Assistant:-</p>

<p>The candidate must have M.Sc./M.Tech/MCA/PGDCA in Computer Science and must be able to handle LAN, Linex. Preference will be given to the candidate having experience in<br />System Administration.</p>

<p>Emoluments</p>

<p>For Research Fellow Rs. 12,500/- per month (Fixed)<br />For Program Assistant Rs. 12,500/- per month (Fixed)</p>

<p>Applications should be reach on or before 19-11-2014 in the office of the undersigned.</p>

<p>Interview will be held on 21-11-2014 in the office of the Coordinator, Centre for Systems Biology &amp; Bioinformatics, South Campus, Block-3, Sector-25, Panjab University, Chandigarh. No TA/DA will be paid.</p>

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	<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:30:15 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Interview with a bioinformatician series ...]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>The aim of this series to interviews some notable bioinformaticians to get their views on various aspects of bioinformatics research. Hopefully these answers will prove useful to others in the field, especially to those who are just starting their bioinformatics careers.<br /><br />This series will be available at BOL every fortnight.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:43:23 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bioinformatician at QUB, UK]]></title>
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<p>The post-holder will work under the direction of the Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence's (PMC) Bioinformatics lead and collaborate closely with the Scientific and Clinical leads. The primary responsibilities will be to develop, validate and maintain data analysis pipelines and algorithms that enable the comprehensive analysis of genomic information derived from cancer specimens, within the context of clinical studies. The PMC is an ISO 15189:2012 accredited medical laboratory (Ref 20634), providing an integrated cancer diagnostic and clinical research service that combines high throughput genomics and digital pathology (www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/PMC).</p>

<p>About the person:</p>

<p>Essential criteria:</p>

<p>Hold or be about to obtain* a PhD in Computational biology, Bioinformatics, computing science or related subjects. (*must be obtained within 3 months of the closing date for the post) or MSc equivalent with at least 3 years' work experience in a relevant role.<br />Significant relevant research experience in genomics or work experience in a relevant technical/scientific role.<br />Significant experience in managing and analysing NGS data and other big data.<br />Experience in developing and maintaining analysis pipelines.<br />Experience working with Linux/UNIX environments.<br />Proficiency with python, bash, R and/or equivalent languages.<br />To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document linked on our website.</p>

<p>More at https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open</p>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:19:02 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[One-year position for a bioinformatician / computational biologist in population genetics]]></title>
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<p>The successful candidate will work as support staff mainly in the development, application and maintenance of pipelines for handling large omics datasets (including whole-genome sequences, high-density genotypes and mRNA sequences). These pipelines cover pre-processing of data, statistical analyses and genome bioinformatics. The postholder will also provide support in producing high-level graphic representations of<br />these data and of results from their analysis.  Our team is part of UMR<br />7268 ADES research unit (Anthropologie bio-culturelle, Droit, Ethique<br />et Sant=E9), located at the Timone Faculty of Medicine (Aix-Marseille<br />University, 13005 Marseille). </p>

<p>JOB QUALIFICATION<br />- PhD/Engineer/MSc in bioinformatics, biostatistics, genetics/genomics<br />  or any related field.<br />- Advanced knowledge of Bash/Perl scripting and job management on a Unix<br />  HPC and in at least one basic language for data<br />  manipulation/statistics (such as R/Python/Matlab) are required.<br />- Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. C), experience<br />  processing -omics data or skills in advanced graphical representation<br />  of data would be a plus.</p>

<p>DURATION<br />1 year, not extensible</p>

<p>SALARY<br />Gross salary is commensurate with experience and grade (MSc from<br />1,882=80/month and PhD/equivalent from 2,099=80/month).</p>

<p>APPLICATIONS/OPENING<br />Please send a motivation letter, a CV and the names of two referees to<br />pierre.faux@univ-amu.fr. The expected starting date is April 1st, 2021;<br />the job offer will however remain opened until the position is filled.</p>

<p>Pierre Faux</p>
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