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mafft

Multiple alignment program for amino acid or nucleotide sequences. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/mst010

  • Bioinformatics CLI
  • CLI
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 2, 2026 description in en

Description

Amino acid or nucleotide sequences can be aligned for comparative biology and bioinformatics analysis. It is useful for researchers studying genes, proteins, evolution, or sequence similarity across samples.

Alignment quality depends on input sequences, selected strategy, and biological assumptions. Review parameters and downstream interpretation before using results in publications or clinical-adjacent work.

How to run

mafft

Commands: mafft

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