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BLAST and multiple sequence alignment (MSA) programs

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This 2-h e-learning course introduces the main biological databases, BLAST, multiple sequence alignment (MSA) programs, and interpreting results.

Keywords: Blast, Multiple sequence alignment

Target audience: Bench biologists, Biologists, Laboratory technicians, Researchers, Veterinarians

Resource type: e-learning

Status: Active

Learning objectives:

Build and interpret a multiple sequence alignment
Understand and interpret BLAST results

Authors: Philippe Le Mercier

Remote created date: 2014-04-28

Scientific topics: Sequence analysis