fetch-taxonomic-ranks

fetch-taxonomic-ranks retrieves taxonomic information for lists of GI numbers from NCBI to assign taxonomic ranks to sequence identifiers for downstream analyses.

Key Features:

• Taxonomic Retrieval: Extracts taxonomic information associated with NCBI GI numbers to assign taxonomic ranks to sequence identifiers.
• Integration with Galaxy Project: Provided as a component within the Galaxy framework for inclusion in Galaxy workflows.
• Scalability: Supports large-scale datasets typical of next-generation DNA sequencing analyses.

Scientific Applications:

• Biomedical Research: Supports phylogenetics, microbial genomics, and biodiversity assessments by providing taxonomic context for sequences.
• Data Management: Organizes sequence datasets by taxonomic rank to facilitate downstream analyses such as comparative genomics and metagenomic studies.

Methodology:

Accepts GI numbers as input and queries NCBI databases for taxonomic information while operating within the Galaxy framework.