Course Content
Introduction to Biopython
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What is Biopython?, Benefits and Applications of Biopython
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Installing Biopython using pip
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Biological data formats
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Sequence Manipulation and Analysis
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Reading and writing Sequences
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Sequence objects and their properties
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Sequence searching and alignment
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Calculating sequence properties
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Subsetting and manipulating sequences
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Sequence Annotation and Features
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Handling sequence annotations and metadata
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Extracting and modifying sequence features
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Parsing and working with GenBank files
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Visualization of sequence features
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Basic Sequence Analysis
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Searching for sequence motifs using regular expressions
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Basic sequence alignment and comparison
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Calculation of sequence similarity and identity
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Finding open reading frames (ORFs)
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Advanced Sequence Analysis
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Performing multiple sequence alignment (MSA)
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Sequence Motifs
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Introduction to Hidden Markov Models (HMMs)
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Phylogenetic Analysis
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Sequence motif discovery and pattern matching
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Protein structure analysis with Bio.PDB
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Working with Biological Databases
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Retrieving data from NCBI databases
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Accessing and querying online biological databases
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Batch retrieval of sequences using Entrez
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Database integration and data management
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Automating Bioinformatics Workflows
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Introduction to Automation in Bioinformatics
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Scripting and automating tasks with Biopython
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Writing efficient and reusable code
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Creating custom functions and modules
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Practical examples and case studies
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Biopython and NGS
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Introduction to NGS data and file formats
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Quality control and filtering of NGS data
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Variant calling and analysis using Biopython
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Introduction to Biopython-compatible NGS tools
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Biopython and Genomic Data Science
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Analyzing genomic data with Biopython
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Genomic data visualization using Biopython and Matplotlib
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Mining and interpreting genomic data
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Machine learning for Genomic data analysis
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Genomic Data Science workflow
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Biopython Fundamentals
About Lesson

Introduction to Open Reading Frames (ORFs):

  • An Open Reading Frame (ORF) is a region of DNA that can be translated into a protein.
  • ORFs are identified by their start codon (usually AUG) and stop codon (e.g., UAA, UAG, or UGA).

Importance of ORF Prediction

  • ORF prediction helps in identifying potential protein-coding regions in DNA sequences.
  • It aids in genome annotation, gene prediction, and functional analysis.

Finding ORFs in DNA Sequences

  • Biopython provides the Bio.Seq module for finding ORFs in DNA sequences.
  • The find_orfs function scans the sequence for potential ORFs.

Finding ORFs

from Bio import Seq
from Bio.Seq import Seq

sequence = Seq("ATGCGAATGAGTAGCTAGCATAGCTA")

orf_list = Seq.find_orfs(sequence)

for orf in orf_list:
    print("ORF Start:", orf[0])
    print("ORF End:", orf[1])
    print("ORF Length:", orf[2])
    print("ORF Sequence:", orf[3])
  • Create a Seq object with the DNA sequence.
  • Use the find_orfs function to find ORFs in the sequence.
  • Iterate over each ORF and print its start position, end position, length, and sequence.

Adjusting ORF Parameters:

  • The find_orfs function allows adjusting parameters such as minimum ORF length and start/stop codons.
  • Use the min_size parameter to set the minimum ORF length.
  • Use the start_codons and stop_codons parameters to specify alternative start/stop codons.

Adjusting ORF Parameters

from Bio import Seq
from Bio.Seq import Seq

sequence = Seq("ATGCGAATGAGTAGCTAGCATAGCTA")

orf_list = Seq.find_orfs(sequence, min_size=50, start_codons=["ATG"], stop_codons=["TAA", "TAG"])

for orf in orf_list:
    print("ORF Start:", orf[0])
    print("ORF End:", orf[1])
    print("ORF Length:", orf[2])
    print("ORF Sequence:", orf[3])
  • Create a Seq object with the DNA sequence.
  • Use the find_orfs function with adjusted parameters: min_size=50, start_codons=["ATG"], stop_codons=["TAA", "TAG"].
  • Iterate over each ORF and print its start position, end position, length, and sequence.

Summary

  • Open Reading Frames (ORFs) are potential protein-coding regions in DNA sequences.
  • Biopython’s Bio.Seq module provides functionality for finding ORFs in DNA sequences.
  • Adjusting ORF parameters allows customization based on specific requirements.
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