Genome build information is an essential part of genomic track files.

ABSTRACT: Genomic locations are represented as coordinates on a specific genome build version, but the build information is frequently missing when coordinates are provided. We show that this information is essential to correctly interpret and analyse the genomic intervals contained in genomic track files. Although not a substitute for best practices, we also provide a tool to predict the genome build version of genomic track files.

SUBMITTER: Kanduri C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5599886 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature