Biopython
Biopython is an open-source Python library for computational biology and bioinformatics, providing tools to work with biological data such as DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, structures, and annotations. It includes modules for parsing file formats (e.g., FASTA, GenBank), performing sequence analysis, accessing biological databases, and running bioinformatics algorithms. The library is widely used in research, data analysis, and automation of biological workflows.
Developers should learn Biopython when working in bioinformatics, genomics, or computational biology projects that require processing and analyzing biological data in Python. It is essential for tasks like sequence manipulation, database queries, phylogenetic analysis, and integrating with tools like BLAST or EMBOSS. Use cases include building pipelines for high-throughput sequencing data, automating lab protocols, or developing custom bioinformatics applications.