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dadi-cli: Automated and distributed population genetic model inference from allele frequency spectra
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|July 3, 2023
Summary
dadi-cli simplifies demographic modeling using population genomic data. This Python package streamlines dadi software usage and facilitates distributed computing for natural selection inference.
Area of Science:
- Population Genetics
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- dadi is a widely used software for inferring demographic history and natural selection.
- Manual Python scripting and job parallelization are required for dadi optimization.
- Complex analyses can be challenging for users without extensive computational expertise.
Conclusions:
- dadi-cli enhances accessibility and efficiency for population genomic analyses.
- The package democratizes advanced demographic modeling techniques.
- Facilitates large-scale computation for evolutionary studies.
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