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Algorithm

A step-by-step procedure or formula used to solve a problem. In bioinformatics, algorithms compare DNA sequences, find spelling changes (variants), or build family trees from microbial DNA, like a spell-check or search engine for genetic data.

Example in a sentence

The alignment algorithm mapped millions of reads to the reference genome.

Key facts

  • Deterministic steps; same input yields same output.
  • Core of variant callers, aligners, and assemblers.

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