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  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

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  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) generates vast amounts of microbial community data.
  • Biologists face challenges with computational demands and training for NGS data analysis.
  • Existing computational infrastructure may not be optimized for large-scale microbiome research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Brazilian Microbiome Project Operating System (BMPOS), a dedicated Linux distribution for microbiome studies.
  • To provide a comprehensive and accessible platform for processing and analyzing metagenomic data.
  • To facilitate training and research in microbiome analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of the Brazilian Microbiome Project Operating System (BMPOS), a Linux distribution.
  • Inclusion of data analysis pipelines for metagenomic studies (phylogenetic marker genes).
  • Support for data generated by Ion Torrent and Illumina MiSeq sequencing platforms.

Main Results:

  • BMPOS is a flexible, user-friendly system with necessary bioinformatics packages and databases.
  • It effectively handles sequence processing, clustering, alignment, taxonomic annotation, and statistical analysis.
  • BMPOS can be used as a live USB or installed on standard computers with minimal requirements.

Conclusions:

  • BMPOS is a valuable, freely available tool for microbiome research and training.
  • It lowers the barrier to entry for performing complex metagenomic analyses.
  • The system empowers researchers to conduct comprehensive microbiome studies.