As big data and multi-omics analyses are becoming mainstream, computational proficiency and literacy are essential skills in a biologist's tool kit.
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Researchers who know just a bit of code gain access to a wealth of software packages that automate repetitive tasks and increase options for compiling, analysing, sharing and presenting data.
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Install Linux on your PC, and start working through some learning materials online. You will be astonished what you will be able to achieve very quickly, and ultimately you will have a very rewarding experience!
Loman, N., Watson, M. So you want to be a computational biologist?.
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