scikit-bio
K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills
scikit-bio is a comprehensive Python library designed for advanced bioinformatics and biological data analysis. It provides robust tools for sequence manipulation (DNA, RNA, Protein), performing sophisticated sequence alignments (global, local, multiple), constructing and analyzing phylogenetic trees, and conducting complex ecological statistics. Key features include calculating diversity metrics (alpha/beta), running ordination analyses (PCoA), and handling diverse biological file formats (FASTA, Newick, BIOM). Ideal for researchers in microbiology, genomics, and ecology.