Explaining in simple terms the two main results achieved by our #metagenomic classifier #Slacken - scaling independently of RAM, and sample-tailored libraries. https://jnpsolutions.io/2025/07/03/slacken-published.html
Slacken paper published in NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics

Our paper on Slacken, a metagenomic classifier based on the Kraken 2 method, was recently published in NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics. In this post I (Johan) would like to break down the main results and what they might mean for Kraken 2 users and microbiologists in a simple way.

JNP Solutions

#slacken : to lose cohesion or solidity by a chemical combination with water

- French: relâche

- German: entspannt

- Portuguese: folgar

- Spanish: afloja

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#slacken : to lose cohesion or solidity by a chemical combination with water

- French: relâche

- German: entspannt

- Portuguese: folgar

- Spanish: afloja

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#slacken : to lose cohesion or solidity by a chemical combination with water

- French: relâche

- German: entspannt

- Portuguese: folgar

- Spanish: afloja

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Thank you so much for being a member of our community!