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File extension FASTA - FASTA format DNA and protein sequence alignment

File type specification:

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File extension FASTA description:

File does not contains the chromatogram but only the sequence string (it is much more simple format).

The FASTA programs find regions of local or global (new) similarity between Protein or DNA sequences, either by searching Protein or DNA databases, or by identifying local duplications within a sequence. Other programs provide information on the statistical significance of an alignment. Like BLAST, FASTA can be used to infer functional and evolutionary relationships between sequences as well as help identify members of gene families.

Help how to open FASTA files:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

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How to convert file with extension FASTA:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

Related links:

UVA-FASTA server

FASTA format on Wikipedia

List of recommended software associated to the .fasta file extension

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that can be done with the file: like open fasta file, edit fasta file, convert fasta file, view fasta file, play fasta file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with fasta file - FASTA format DNA and protein sequence alignment

Click on the software link for more information about DNA Baser. DNA Baser uses fasta file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).

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