What is Microsoft Genomics?
[Note: As we migrate from MSDN, this question has been posted by an Azure Cloud Engineer as a frequently asked question] Source: Microsoft Docs
Microsoft Genomics offers a cloud implementation of the Burrows-Wheeler Aligner (BWA) and the Genome Analysis Toolkit (GATK) for secondary analysis. The service is ISO-certified and compliant with HIPAA regulations, and offers price predictability for your genome sequencing needs. Learn how to use the Microsoft Genomics service and integrate with our API by reading our quickstarts, tutorials, and documentation.
Source: Azure Docs
The Microsoft Genomics service on Microsoft Azure provides an easy-to-use web service for analyzing genomes that is several times faster than the standard genomics pipeline. This service follows the best practices for concordance and accuracy established by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the de facto standard for genomic analysis.
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