in reply to Re: mismatching characters in dna sequence
in thread mismatching characters in dna sequence

As I understand it, with DNA a "word" is always three characters long.... I am assuming here that you're working on real DNA data, and not fake data made up for a programming assignment.

The trouble with that idea is you are assuming that all DNA data is correctly transcribed. But often the very purpose of these programs is to detect errors in the transcriptions.


With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

The start of some sanity?

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