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  • Virology
  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Comparing samples of varying sizes is essential in quasispecies diversity studies.
  • Diversity indices can be sensitive to sample size variations, complicating comparisons.
  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) generates large datasets requiring normalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of sample size normalization in quasispecies diversity analysis.
  • To examine different resampling schemes for normalizing NGS data.
  • To understand the implications of normalization on diversity indices.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized rarefaction as a normalization tool.
  • Employed resampling without replacement for normalization, especially for rare haplotypes.
  • Analyzed hypothetical quasispecies with varying genomic compositions.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the necessity of sample size normalization for accurate quasispecies diversity comparisons.
  • Showcased the effectiveness of repeated resampling without replacement for high-coverage NGS data.
  • Identified that different diversity indices have varying sensitivities to sample size.

Conclusions:

  • Sample size normalization is imperative for reliable quasispecies diversity studies using NGS data.
  • Resampling without replacement is recommended for normalization when rare haplotypes are of interest.
  • Certain diversity indices may allow direct comparison or safe resampling with replacement.