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From Curiosity to Code: My Path into Bioinformatics
A workshop on computer-aided drug design changed everything. What began as a dream to become a doctor evolved into a passion for bioinformatics. This is the story of how curiosity, coding, and real-world projects helped me find my path—and how I now help others find theirs.
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Getting Started with Trimmomatic for Illumina Sequencing
Trimmomatic is a vital tool for preprocessing Illumina NGS data, addressing issues like adapter contamination and low-quality bases. It offers various quality filtering methods and supports paired-end reads. As an open-source tool, it enhances mapping accuracy and is essential for accurate downstream analyses in genomics research.
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Quality Control with MultiQC: A Complete Guide
MultiQC is a bioinformatics tool that consolidates results from multiple samples into a single HTML report, streamlining data analysis from high-throughput sequencing. It supports over 100 tools, providing summary statistics and visualizations. This automation enhances quality control, saves time, and minimizes errors, making it ideal for various genomic workflows.
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Quality Control of High-Volume Sequencing Data with FastQC: A Complete Guide
High-throughput sequencing technologies have transformed genomics by enabling massive data generation in record time. But with large volumes of data comes the responsibility of ensuring its quality. This is where FastQC steps in—offering a robust quality control solution tailored for sequencing data. 🔍 What is FastQC? FastQC is a Java-based application designed to analyze sequencing…
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Exploring Essential Data Types and Formats in Bioinformatics: Origins and Applications
Bioinformatics merges biology and computational science to analyze complex biological data, vital for genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. Understanding data types like sequencing and file formats is essential for effective analysis. Each format addresses specific needs, enhancing data management and interpretation, crucial for impactful discoveries in life sciences and personalized medicine.
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