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We have sequenced a transcriptome of a species who does not have a sequenced genome, using 454 and our initial goal is to find a set of ESTs that represent genes. The 454 reads were assembled using Newbler 2.5 and the initial assembly gave ~26000 isotigs and 18,000. Contigs. After talking to the several people, I used CD-Hits program to combine the isotigs, contigs and singltons that were not assembled. After combining these sequences, I got ~4000 isotigs, ~17,000 contigs and ~30, 000 Singlton that were not assembled. Is this the correct way to do this? I couldn’t find any publication that has mentioned this method.
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The field of epigenetics has traditionally concentrated more on DNA and how changes like methylation and phosphorylation of histones impact gene expression and regulation. However, our increased understanding of RNA modifications and their importance in cellular processes has led to a rise in epitranscriptomics research. “Epitranscriptomics brings together the concepts of epigenetics and gene expression,” explained Adrien Leger, PhD, Principal Research Scientist on Modified Bases...Today, 07:01 AM -
Proteins are often described as the workhorses of the cell, and identifying their sequences is key to understanding their role in biological processes and disease. Currently, the most common technique used to determine protein sequences is mass spectrometry. While still a valuable tool, mass spectrometry faces several limitations and requires a highly experienced scientist familiar with the equipment to operate it. Additionally, other proteomic methods, like affinity assays, are constrained...04-04-2024, 04:25 PM