Not assessing the efficiency of multiple sequence alignment programs

Algorithms for Molecular Biology

Andrew E Torda¹ 

[1] Centre for Bioinformatics, University of Hamburg, Bundesstr. 43, Hamburg 20146, Germany

关键词: Multiple sequence alignments;    Significant digits;    Units;    Plots;   

Others  :  1082124
DOI  :  10.1186/1748-7188-9-18

 received in 2014-06-06, accepted in 2014-06-25,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

One can search for messages in the digits of π or a Kazakhstan telephone book, but there may be hidden messages closer to home. A recent publication in this journal purportedly compared a set of multiple sequence alignment programs. The real purpose of the article may have been to remind readers how to present scientific data.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Torda; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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