in reply to Bit Vector ??

There is a big problem with encoding sequences in 2-bit format.

Whilst they occupy 1/4 the space, and are theoretically 4x faster to search, the problem is that computers only compare bytes.

With each byte holding 4 codons, you will only be able to find matches at every fourth position.


With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
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