Which short read aligner do you use?

Bastian Fromm @Bastian_Fromm2

01 January 2016 0 9K Report

Hi,

I am curious: what method do you use for short read alignment e.g. for microRNA, siRNAs, piRNAs?

Or to ask it the other way around: what is the best method for the job in your opinion (and why)?

Thank you

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