ViroProfiler

ViroProfiler analyzes shotgun viral metagenomic data to profile bacteriophage diversity and functional roles in microbial communities.

Key Features:

• In-silico Workflow: Automated end-to-end workflow for processing shotgun viral metagenomic datasets and analyzing complex viral communities.
• Containerization for Reproducibility: Implements containerization to ensure computational reproducibility across computing environments.
• Versatile Execution Environments: Operates on local Linux systems or cloud-based platforms.

Scientific Applications:

• Bacteriophage Diversity and Ecology: Profiles bacteriophage diversity and investigates phage roles in the regulation and maintenance of bacterial communities across ecosystems.
• Viral Metagenome Characterization: Analyzes viral metagenomes to uncover phage diversity and functional potential.
• Microbial Ecology Studies: Supports microbial ecology and ecosystem research through standardized analysis of viral communities.

Methodology:

Performs quality control, assembly, annotation, and taxonomic classification within a containerized environment.