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Which file formats does MinKNOW expect in order to run adaptive sampling?

Which file formats does MinKNOW expect in order to run adaptive sampling?

MinKNOW requires a reference file (in FASTA format) with the genome or genomes to deplete OR enrich for and a BED file with the intervals within those genomes that shall be considered for targeting. Edge cases allow for a fasta reference only to be used, but this is not advised. Please check the Adaptive Sampling guide for more information.

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