Background
The rapid identification of pathogens infecting livestock is essential to appropriately respond to the threat. The number and the variety of pathogen sequenced genomes have been growing more dramatically these recent years, because of the new sequencing technologies. This wealth of...
Keywords: Blast, E learning, Multiple sequence alignment
Resource type: e-learning
BLAST and multiple sequence alignment (MSA) programshttps://www.mygoblet.org/training-portal/materials/blast-and-multiple-sequence-alignment-msa-programshttp://tess.elixir-uk.org/materials/blast-and-multiple-sequence-alignment-msa-programs-0b2b34d0-a157-49d4-a065-3dcad67ff99dBackground
The rapid identification of pathogens infecting livestock is essential to appropriately respond to the threat. The number and the variety of pathogen sequenced genomes have been growing more dramatically these recent years, because of the new sequencing technologies. This wealth of new data is very useful to the research field through the development of bioinformatics tools and databases that deal with large amount of sequences. Among them, BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) and MSA () programs are very efficient for protein or nucleotide sequence similarity search.
The present course introduces the main biological databases, alignment tool BLAST and Multiple sequence alignments (MSA) programs, and interpretation of results.
Goal
The ultimate aim is the better management of animal diseases by preparing laboratory technicians, veterinarians and molecular epidemiologists from diagnostic and research laboratories of developing FAO and IAEA member states, to be self-sufficient in the data analysis by interpreting the phylogenetic trees and their relationships.
Target audience
Researchers, Laboratory technicians, veterinarians, epidemiologists from diagnostic and research laboratories of member states of IAEA and FAO. The concepts are explained in generalized way to help all academicians, researchers, students from all countries working in the field of molecular genetics and epidemiology.
AuthorsViral-zone, Swiss-Prot group at the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Patricia PalagiBlast, E learning, Multiple sequence alignmentBench biologistsBiologistsLaboratory techniciansResearchersVeterinarians2014-04-28
Background
The vast diversity of the pathogens affecting livestock demands a very specific diagnostic procedure in identification and characterization of each pathogen. In this context, the enormous amount of sequence and genotype data is being generated on animal pathogens, which is further...
Keywords: Animal pathogens, E learning, Phylogenetics
Resource type: e-learning
Phylogenetics of animal viral pathogenshttps://www.mygoblet.org/training-portal/materials/phylogenetics-animal-viral-pathogenshttp://tess.elixir-uk.org/materials/phylogenetics-of-animal-viral-pathogens-428432a3-67ca-4284-8962-fefc2ade75dbBackground
The vast diversity of the pathogens affecting livestock demands a very specific diagnostic procedure in identification and characterization of each pathogen. In this context, the enormous amount of sequence and genotype data is being generated on animal pathogens, which is further useful in understanding their pathogenicity and molecular epidemiology. The usage of this data in developing efficient molecular diagnostic tools needs basic understanding of the phylogenetic analysis. Phylogenetic classification, construction of trees, interpretation unveils the geographical distribution and migration of pathogens which helps in better management of animal diseases.
The present course is designed with introduction to phylogenetics, tools, building and interpreting trees and finally its application to veterinary diagnostics. Though the course is driven in veterinary aspects, the same implicates to the human and plant pathogen study.
Goal
The ultimate aim is the better management of animal diseases by preparing laboratory technicians, veterinarians and molecular epidemiologists from diagnostic and research laboratories of developing FAO and IAEA member states, to be self-sufficient in the data analysis by interpreting the phylogenetic trees and their relationships.
Target audience
Researchers, Laboratory technicians, veterinarians, epidemiologists from diagnostic and research laboratories of member states of IAEA and FAO. The concepts are explained in generalized way to help all academicians, researchers, students from all countries working in the field of molecular genetics and epidemiology.
AuthorsViral-Zone, Swiss-Prot Group at SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Patricia PalagiAnimal pathogens, E learning, PhylogeneticsBench biologistsBiologistsLaboratory techniciansResearchersVeterinarians2014-04-28
High-throughput sequencing data analysis requires new technical competencies and HPC is one of them. SIB has developed an e-learning module in HPC, as part of the ELIXIR-EXCELERATE project. e-learning has the potential to reach a wider audience, in any location and any time, and can be used...
Keywords: High performance computing, high-performance computing
Resource type: Tutorial, Slideshow, e-learning
High Performance Computing (HPC) in Life Scienceshttps://edu.sib.swiss/course/view.php?name=HPCelhttp://tess.elixir-uk.org/materials/high-performance-computing-hpc-in-life-sciencesHigh-throughput sequencing data analysis requires new technical competencies and HPC is one of them. SIB has developed an e-learning module in HPC, as part of the ELIXIR-EXCELERATE project. e-learning has the potential to reach a wider audience, in any location and any time, and can be used either as the electronic component of a blended training format or as a self-running learning product.Robin EnglerVassilios IoannidisGrégoire RossierVolker FlegelHeinz StockingerBiologyBioinformaticsComputer scienceHigh performance computing, high-performance computingPhD studentsAll postgraduatesLife Science Researchers
