= PRODIGAL
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PRODIGAL (which stands for "Prokaryotic Dynamic Programming Genomic Annotation Layout") is an algorithm used for gene prediction in prokaryotic genomes. It is particularly known for its ability to identify protein-coding genes in bacterial and archaeal genomes. The tool employs a dynamic programming approach to analyze the sequences and predict the locations of genes based on the characteristics of coding sequences, such as start and stop codons, ribosome binding sites, and other genomic features.
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