Kmer silk

K-mer silk is a technique used in DNA sequencing to assemble large genomes by breaking down DNA into short, overlapping sequences called k-mers. These k-mers are then used to identify overlaps and piece the sequences back together like a puzzle. Think of it as shuffling a book into small snippets and then reconstructing it by matching overlapping words. This method improves accuracy and efficiency in assembling complex genomes, enabling scientists to study genetic information more effectively.