2 Genome browsers

In this module, we’ll learn how to use the UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Genome Browser and the Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV), two extremely popular tools for visualizing genomic data.

2.0.0.1 Learning objectives

After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to:

1. Explain why a reference genome is an important resource for genomics research.
2. Use the UCSC genome browser to find genomic features in a region of interest.
3. Describe the data contained in a file of sequencing reads.
4. Load and interpret sequencing data in IGV.

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