David Morrison requested this feature. The FastQ file is produced by the physical lab machine. This file is then pushed thru software to produce a list of taxonomies. Different 16s retail providers use different software and as a result – different reports. For back ground see this “Taxonomy Nightmare before Christmas” post.
Walkthru
This feature is available only for those that sign on securely (i.e. request a login link to be sent by email).
On the samples page you will see some new buttons
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Define FastQ files
Simply Click [FastQ Catalog] and create records for each FastQ file you are going to work with.
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Identifying sample with FastQ file
Return to the Samples page, and click [Update of Delete Samples]
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Comparison
You need at least 2 sample to be linked to a FastQ file. Returning to the Samples page, click the [FastQ Set Comparison] button
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You will now see the results reported. Some taxonomy will be very similar and others very different.
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What’s next?
Once sufficient users link their files, we can start doing the various analysis that David was asking for.
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