MMICid

MMICid is a software tool designed for the identification of Mononegavirales viruses from next-generation sequencing data. This family of viruses includes important human and animal pathogens such as influenza viruses and rabies virus. MMICid aims to provide a rapid and accurate method for detecting and classifying these viruses in complex biological samples, which is crucial for disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.

The tool works by analyzing sequencing reads and comparing them against a curated database of Mononegavirales genomes. It employs various bioinformatics algorithms to identify viral sequences, determine their taxonomic assignment, and potentially reconstruct partial or complete viral genomes. MMICid is particularly useful in scenarios where novel or unknown viruses are suspected, or when the abundance of the target virus is low within the sample. Its development contributes to the broader field of viral genomics and bioinformatics, offering researchers a specialized resource for studying this significant viral order. The primary goal is to streamline the process of viral discovery and characterization, making it more accessible to a wider range of researchers.