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Biostars

Description

Biostars: Bioinformatics Explained is a question and answer forum where researchers can obtain answers to questions ranging from simple to advanced in the fields of bioinformatics, computational genomics, and biological data analysis.

The developers of Biostars have also created a multi-volume handbook with a question to answer format designed to teach practical skills in bioinformatics. You can follow along with the examples in the book by downloading associated data and installing suggested software.

Each volume is also available for download as a .pdf.

The current volumes are as follows:

  • The Biostar Handbook - An introduction to Bioinformatics as a scientific field.

  • The Art of Bioinformatics Scripting - Learn advanced Unix and Bash scripting skills.

  • RNA-Seq by Example - Master RNA-Seq data analysis.

  • Corona Virus Genome Analysis - Advanced topics devoted to the study of the Corona Virus.

  • Biostar Workflows - Create automated bioinformatics workflows

Recommendations

This is a fantastic introduction to bioinformatics and can be useful as a reference even for the non-beginner.

Things to Know

  • The handbooks are opinionated. The opinions expressed in the book may or may not align with those of other bioinformaticians.

  • A license is required to access the Biostar Handbook, but anyone can submit a question on Biostars: Bioinformatics Explained.

Access Information

Licenses to the Biostar Handbook are available to CCR researchers. Please email BTEP at ncibtep@nih.gov if you would like a license.