covid-biopython

BioPython scripts written in Python 3.8.

Description

This repository contains a variety of scripts for data analysis based on a GenBank file of SARS-COV-2

Project Structure

• /data: this folder contains information that will be used by the Python scripts.
• /data/output: output that is produced by the scripts can be found inside this folder
• /src: the BioPython scripts are located inside this folder

FAQ

• Q: What is GenBank?
  A: GenBank is a biological genome sequences database.

• Q: What is BioPython?
  A: BioPython is a library for molecular biology that provides a bunch of features for those who know how to use it. It is using numpy for it's mathematical backend.

• Q: What is a plasmid?
  A: It's a genetic structure inside a cell that can replicate on it's own. They are small circular DNA strands in the cytoplasm of a bacterium or a protozoan. They are often used by the lab scientists to manipulate genes.