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Assessment of DNA Contamination in RNA Samples Based on Ribosomal DNA
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Contamination detection in genomic data: more is not enough.

Luc Cornet1, Denis Baurain2

  • 1BCCM/IHEM, Mycology and Aerobiology, Sciensano, Bruxelles, Belgium.

Genome Biology
|February 22, 2022
PubMed
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Automated software is crucial for detecting genomic contamination due to increasing genome data. This review benchmarks six tools, aiding researchers in selecting appropriate methods for their specific applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Decreasing sequencing costs and expanding public genome databases necessitate automated genomic contamination assessment.
  • Numerous contamination detection programs (18 in 6 years) exist, each with unique strengths and limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing genomic contamination detection software.
  • To benchmark six prominent tools and explain their algorithms.
  • To guide researchers in selecting appropriate contamination detection methods.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of 18 published programs.
  • Benchmarking of six selected contamination detection tools.
  • Analysis of underlying algorithms and operating principles.
Keywords:
AlgorithmsContamination detectionCorroborationDatabasesGenomicsReview

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Main Results:

  • Detailed review of 18 genomic contamination detection programs.
  • Comparative benchmarking of six tools, highlighting performance and algorithmic differences.
  • Identification of key factors influencing tool selection.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding algorithms is vital for choosing the right contamination detection tools.
  • This review provides a practical guide for researchers.
  • Future challenges in contamination detection are outlined.