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# [BAM Files: When Sequence Reads Match with References](https://taniguti.hashnode.dev/bam-files?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Now that you know about FASTA and FASTQs, let's dive into BAM files!

Jun 8, 2023 · 8 min read · taniguti.hashnode.dev  
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I am a bioinformatician and backend developer at Mendelics, a leading genetic diagnostic company in Latin America.

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