wordcount

wordcount counts and extracts unique subsequences (words) from molecular sequences to characterize sequence composition and diversity.

Key Features:

• Unique-word counting and extraction: Counts and extracts unique words (subsequences) within molecular sequences for composition and diversity analysis.
• EMBOSS integration: Operates within the EMBOSS software suite, enabling use of its bioinformatics libraries and tools.
• Extensible C libraries: Leverages EMBOSS's extensible C programming libraries for sequence processing and tool development.
• ACD-based customization: Supports customization via ACD (Application Configuration Definition) files to modify behavior and interfaces of the application.
• Application wrapping and porting: Supports wrapping and porting of third-party applications under EMBOSS to extend functionality and integrate workflows.

Scientific Applications:

• Molecular sequence analysis: Identifies unique subsequences to detect motifs and assess sequence composition and diversity.
• Bioinformatics development: Facilitates development and customization of bioinformatics applications that require subsequence counting or extraction.

Methodology:

Performs counting and extraction of unique words from molecular sequences using EMBOSS's extensible C libraries to process sequence data.