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We have a eukaryotic diploid genome assembled and scaffolded using ALLPATHS-LG. In addition, we have a linkage map generated from iso-crossing individuals and performing reduced-representation (GBS) sequencing. We have evidence from the linkage map that can place and order our scaffolds, or at times nest a scaffold within a scaffold gap of a larger scaffold, but it would be a lot of work to manual review these joins and investigate mate-pair evidence across the entire genome. I was wondering if there was any existing pipelines or software programs that generate superscaffolded assemblies based off of a mix of linkage map information and mate-pair information. I have seen several papers, but their methods are either not clearly described, or are very manual in nature, but it is likely I could be missing something.
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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 -
Despite advancements in sequencing platforms and related sample preparation technologies, certain sample types continue to present significant challenges that can compromise sequencing results. Pedro Echave, Senior Manager of the Global Business Segment at Revvity, explained that the success of a sequencing experiment ultimately depends on the amount and integrity of the nucleic acid template (RNA or DNA) obtained from a sample. “The better the quality of the nucleic acid isolated...03-22-2024, 06:39 AM