Analyzing COVID RNA Sequences in Python

In this project, you'll take on the role of a bioinformatician to analyze the RNA sequences of major COVID-19 variants: Delta and Omicron. You'll use Python along with key libraries like Biopython and pandas to download sequence data, conduct exploratory analysis on the metadata, parse and align RNA sequences, and visualize mutation patterns. This hands-on project allows you to apply your Python skills to a real-world bioinformatics challenge. You'll gain experience working with genomic data, sequence alignment algorithms, and data visualization techniques. The project will enhance your portfolio, showcasing your ability to extract meaningful insights from complex biological datasets. Objective: Analyze COVID-19 RNA sequences to understand virus mutation patterns and develop bioinformatics data analysis skills in Python.