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The current definition of the format is at [[http://samtools.sourceforge.net/SAM1.pdf BAM/SAM Specification]].
 
The current definition of the format is at [[http://samtools.sourceforge.net/SAM1.pdf BAM/SAM Specification]].
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A sister [[SAM Format]] can be used to store aligned reads in a text file.

Revision as of 02:51, 19 December 2009

The BAM Format is a binary format for storing aligned reads.

The current definition of the format is at [BAM/SAM Specification].

A sister SAM Format can be used to store aligned reads in a text file.