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Biopython

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ovachiever·vlatest·other

This Biopython skill analyzes biological data (DNA sequences, protein structures) using Python libraries, streamlining bioinformatics workflows and research.

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    $ npx skills add ovachiever/droid-tings --skill biopython -a claude-code

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About this skill

What it does

This skill provides access to Biopython, a powerful suite of tools for computational biology. It enables tasks such as sequence analysis (DNA, RNA, protein), phylogenetic tree construction, and working with biological databases. The skill allows agents to parse common bioinformatics file formats and perform basic analyses on biological sequences.

When to use it

  • Analyzing DNA or protein sequences from a research paper.
  • Building a simple phylogenetic tree based on provided sequence data.
  • Extracting information about genes or proteins from public databases like GenBank.
  • Converting between different bioinformatics file formats (e.g., FASTA to GenBank).
  • Performing basic statistical analysis of biological sequences.

Key capabilities

  • Sequence parsing and manipulation
  • Phylogenetic tree construction
  • Database interaction (GenBank)
  • File format conversion (FASTA, GenBank, etc.)
  • Basic sequence statistics

Example prompts

  • "Parse this FASTA file and tell me the length of each sequence."
  • "Build a phylogenetic tree from these three DNA sequences."
  • "Retrieve the gene sequence for 'BRCA1' from GenBank."
  • "Convert this GenBank file to FASTA format."

Tips & gotchas

  • Requires familiarity with basic biological concepts and bioinformatics terminology.
  • The skill’s capabilities are limited to core Biopython functionality; more advanced analyses may require additional tools or expertise.