DiscoVir: an automated, web-based pipeline for viral metagenomics

Key Points

• The research focuses on developing an automated pipeline, DiscoVir, for effective viral metagenomic analysis.
• Developed a web-based pipeline integrated into NIAID's Nephele application.
• Enabled automated processes for viral discovery, taxonomic and functional annotation, and diversity analysis.
• Designed for use by researchers with varying levels of expertise.
• Facilitated easy access to viral metagenomics tools for researchers.
• Improved efficiency in viral discovery and host prediction processes.
• Enhanced diversity analyses of the virome across different studies.