GATK (Genome Analysis Toolkit)

GATK (Genome Analysis Toolkit) is a software platform used by scientists to analyze DNA sequencing data. It helps identify variations or mutations in the genetic code by processing large amounts of DNA data, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Think of it as a specialized tool that sorts through complex genetic information to find differences, which can be important for understanding health, disease, or genetic traits. GATK is widely used in research and medicine to advance our knowledge of genomes efficiently and precisely.