An implementation of the d distance function for DNA sequences: The wcd d EST clustering algorithm

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  • Scott Hazelhurst
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This report gives a skeleton description of the d2 algorithm used for the clustering of expressed sequence tags (ESTs) in the wcd program. It describes how the algorithm works and why some design decisions were made. No experimental evidence is reported here. This is subject of ongoing research.

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تاریخ انتشار 2003