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Not assessing the efficiency of multiple sequence alignment programs

One can search for messages in the digits of π or a Kazakhstan telephone book, but there may be hidden messages closer to home. A recent publication in this journal purportedly compared a set of multiple sequence alignment programs. The real purpose of the article may have been to remind readers how to present scientific data.

Andrew E. Torda

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