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Biopython is a set of tools for working with biological data in Python. It helps you read, write, and change DNA, RNA, and protein sequences. You can also use it to search online databases like NCBI or run BLAST searches. Scientists and researchers use it for tasks like finding genes, comparing sequences, and analyzing protein structures.

This skill works best for batch processing and custom bioinformatics pipelines. It can handle many common file formats such as FASTA, GenBank, and PDB. To use it, you need Python 3.10 or newer, NumPy, and the Biopython library. For quick lookups, you might prefer the tool gget. For combining multiple services, look at bioservices.

Setting up your email is required by NCBI for database access. If you need faster downloads, you can also provide an API key. This skill is built for anyone doing computational molecular biology, from students to professional bioinformaticians.

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