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August 12, 2015
Simplifying and accelerating genome assembly

Novel algorithms and high-performance computational techniques have simplified and accelerated genome assembly. Scientists from Berkeley Lab have used the Edison supercomputer to reduce a months-long process to mere minutes.

March 25, 2015
Bioconductor: harmonizing distributed genomic analysis

 

Big data opens doors previously closed to researchers, yet the volume of data sends scientists looking for analytical tools to bring order from the informational cacophony. Prior to tools like Bioconductor, there were few options for working with quantitative data types; a discordant score for deciphering the human genetic code was the result.

Today, genomic analysis machines create a common language for users, and build a worldwide community to foster developers from among subject matter experts. These instruments make beautiful music from a mass of genomic information.