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 +==== Read and write excel files in R ====
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 +Use [[https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/openxlsx/index.html|openxlsx]] package to read, write and edit xlsx files in R. Package's integration with C++ makes it faster and easier to use. Simplifies the creation of Excel .xlsx files by providing a high level interface to writing, styling and editing worksheets. Through the use of 'Rcpp', read/write times are comparable to the 'xlsx' and 'XLConnect' packages with the added benefit of removing the dependency on Java.
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 +<code>
 +E.g. Writing four dataframes in four sheets of excel workbook can be done as follows:
 +library(openxlsx)
 +listDataFrames <- list("GO-BP"=data.frame(egoBP), "GO-MF"=data.frame(egoMF),
 +                                   "KEGG" = data.frame(eKEGG), "NCG" = data.frame(ncg))
 +xlsFile <- file.path(resultPath, paste0(l1, "_ORA_results.xlsx"))
 +write.xlsx(x=listDataFrames, file=xlsFile)
 +</code>
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 ==== Set local mirror for Rscript ==== ==== Set local mirror for Rscript ====
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-Add only [[http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7124726/git-add-only-modified-changes-and-ignore-untracked-files|modified]] changes and ignore untracked files using git?+===== Add only modified changes and ignore untracked files using git? =====
  
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-If there is a conflict at push time, first pull. Now, you need to look for ">>>" in the code, and manually fix the conflict. Then, push again.+The [[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7124726/git-add-only-modified-changes-and-ignore-untracked-files|above]] should work if there is no conflict. If there is a conflict at push time, first pull. Now, you need to look for ">>>" in the code, and manually fix the conflict. Then, push again.
  
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 ==== Use a package that is being developed? ==== ==== Use a package that is being developed? ====
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-**Write a scientific paper?** \\+===== Write a scientific paper? ===== 
 Put the figures together and then [[http://www.scidev.net/global/publishing/practical-guide/how-do-i-write-a-scientific-paper-.html|draft]] different [[https://www.nature.com/articles/nmeth.4532?WT.ec_id=NMETH-201712&spMailingID=55474826&spUserID=MTIyMzczNjc4MDI2S0&spJobID=1285409878&spReportId=MTI4NTQwOTg3OAS2|sections]]. Focus the [[http://www.grantcentral.com/strategies-for-avoiding-common-problems-with-research-manuscripts/|Discussion]]. Be careful about [[http://colah.github.io/posts/2019-05-Collaboration/index.html|authorship]]. Put the figures together and then [[http://www.scidev.net/global/publishing/practical-guide/how-do-i-write-a-scientific-paper-.html|draft]] different [[https://www.nature.com/articles/nmeth.4532?WT.ec_id=NMETH-201712&spMailingID=55474826&spUserID=MTIyMzczNjc4MDI2S0&spJobID=1285409878&spReportId=MTI4NTQwOTg3OAS2|sections]]. Focus the [[http://www.grantcentral.com/strategies-for-avoiding-common-problems-with-research-manuscripts/|Discussion]]. Be careful about [[http://colah.github.io/posts/2019-05-Collaboration/index.html|authorship]].
  
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-**Prepare or review computational biology papers for Nature methods?** \\+===== Prepare or review computational biology papers for Nature methods? ===== 
 Read their "Reviewing computational methods" ([[http://www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/v12/n12/full/nmeth.3686.html|2015]]) and "Guidelines for algorithms and software in Nature Methods" ([[http://blogs.nature.com/methagora/2014/02/guidelines-for-algorithms-and-software-in-nature-methods.html|2014]]) articles. Provide source code, pseudocode, compiled executables, and the mathematical description. Softwares must be accompanied with documentation, sample data and the expected output, and a license (e.g., GPL≥2). Have a look at [[:the_list_of_computational_biology_papers_in_nature_methods|The list of computational biology papers in Nature Methods]] published in 2015, and the [[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwic2Oum3dvJAhUGeSYKHWurD-EQFghQMAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Ford.ntu.edu.tw%2Ftc%2Fincludes%2FGetFile.ashx%3FmID%3D253%26id%3D1744%26chk%3De15262f3-87bf-4a7e-be6a-4103cbc61968&usg=AFQjCNHfNXyryLDQMWBRrInOpJVKIL0LCA&sig2=8C9UE1arY4vi2q_CUdsdiQ|hints]] by an editor of Nature Communications. Read their "Reviewing computational methods" ([[http://www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/v12/n12/full/nmeth.3686.html|2015]]) and "Guidelines for algorithms and software in Nature Methods" ([[http://blogs.nature.com/methagora/2014/02/guidelines-for-algorithms-and-software-in-nature-methods.html|2014]]) articles. Provide source code, pseudocode, compiled executables, and the mathematical description. Softwares must be accompanied with documentation, sample data and the expected output, and a license (e.g., GPL≥2). Have a look at [[:the_list_of_computational_biology_papers_in_nature_methods|The list of computational biology papers in Nature Methods]] published in 2015, and the [[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwic2Oum3dvJAhUGeSYKHWurD-EQFghQMAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Ford.ntu.edu.tw%2Ftc%2Fincludes%2FGetFile.ashx%3FmID%3D253%26id%3D1744%26chk%3De15262f3-87bf-4a7e-be6a-4103cbc61968&usg=AFQjCNHfNXyryLDQMWBRrInOpJVKIL0LCA&sig2=8C9UE1arY4vi2q_CUdsdiQ|hints]] by an editor of Nature Communications.
  
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-**Set the default width of fill mode (line length) in emacs?** \\+===== Set the default width of fill mode (line length) in emacs? ===== 
 [[http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3566727/how-to-set-the-default-width-of-fill-mode-to-80-with-emacs|Use]] 'M-x customize-variable' to set 'fill-column' (100 in Oncinfo). Use DejaVu Sans Mono (~[[http://www.leancrew.com/all-this/2009/10/the-compleat-menlovera-sans-comparison/|Menlo]] on MacOS) size 18-20 is an [[http://ergoemacs.org/emacs/emacs_unicode_fonts.html|appropriate]] font for programming in Emacs. To do so, you may need to manually edit your .emacs in [[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4821984/emacs-osx-default-font-setting-does-not-persist|macOS]], and add the following [[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4879785/can-i-break-the-long-line-in-emacs-non-windows-to-the-next-line|line]]: [[http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3566727/how-to-set-the-default-width-of-fill-mode-to-80-with-emacs|Use]] 'M-x customize-variable' to set 'fill-column' (100 in Oncinfo). Use DejaVu Sans Mono (~[[http://www.leancrew.com/all-this/2009/10/the-compleat-menlovera-sans-comparison/|Menlo]] on MacOS) size 18-20 is an [[http://ergoemacs.org/emacs/emacs_unicode_fonts.html|appropriate]] font for programming in Emacs. To do so, you may need to manually edit your .emacs in [[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4821984/emacs-osx-default-font-setting-does-not-persist|macOS]], and add the following [[https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4879785/can-i-break-the-long-line-in-emacs-non-windows-to-the-next-line|line]]:
  
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-**Get older versions using git?** \\+ 
 +==== Get older versions using git? ==== 
 [[https://githowto.com/getting_old_versions|Use]] "git log" to see the previous commits and the corresponding hashes, "git checkout <hash>" to get an older version, and "git checkout master" to get back. [[https://githowto.com/getting_old_versions|Use]] "git log" to see the previous commits and the corresponding hashes, "git checkout <hash>" to get an older version, and "git checkout master" to get back.
  
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-**Learn about linear models and ANOVA in R?** \\+ 
 +==== Learn about linear models and ANOVA in R? ==== 
 Review Advanced Statistical Methods II lecture [[https://www.utdallas.edu/~ammann/stat6338/stat6338.html|notes]] by Dr. Larry Ammann at UT Dallas. Review Advanced Statistical Methods II lecture [[https://www.utdallas.edu/~ammann/stat6338/stat6338.html|notes]] by Dr. Larry Ammann at UT Dallas.
  
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-**Convert gene or protein IDs?** \\+===== Convert gene or protein IDs? ===== 
 [[https://www.biostars.org/p/22/|Use]] [[https://biodbnet-abcc.ncifcrf.gov/db/db2db.php|bioDBnet]], BioMart - Ensembl, or [[https://bioconductor.org/packages/release/bioc/html/AnnotationDbi.html|AnnotationDbi]] package in R to convert between Entrez Gene, RefSeq, Ensemble, and many more. [[https://www.biostars.org/p/22/|Use]] [[https://biodbnet-abcc.ncifcrf.gov/db/db2db.php|bioDBnet]], BioMart - Ensembl, or [[https://bioconductor.org/packages/release/bioc/html/AnnotationDbi.html|AnnotationDbi]] package in R to convert between Entrez Gene, RefSeq, Ensemble, and many more.
  
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-**Prepare attractive,** **scientific presentations****?** \\+ 
 +===== Prepare attractive, scientific presentations ? ===== 
 Use a "home slide". Also, learn about other tips from Susan [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7Id3Yb9XQ|McConnell]]. Use a "home slide". Also, learn about other tips from Susan [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7Id3Yb9XQ|McConnell]].
  
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-**Access a Bioconductor package source code?** \\ + 
-It is always better to a install the latest version of a package as directed in the corresponding Bioconductor page (e.g., [[https://bioconductor.org/packages/Pigengene|Pigengene]]). If you need to see more details in the source code, you can clone the source from the Bioconductor mirror, e.g.,+==== Access a Bioconductor package source code? ==== 
 + 
 +It is always better to a install the latest version of a package as directed in the corresponding Bioconductor page (e.g., [[https://bioconductor.org/packages/Pigengene|Pigengene]]). If you need to see more details in the source code, or you need the development version, you can clone the source from the Bioconductor using the "Source Repository (Developer Access) " command, which is posted on the corresponding package [[https://bioconductor.org/packages/release/bioc/html/Pigengene.html|page]], e.g.,
  
 <code> <code>
 mkdir ~/proj; cd ~/proj mkdir ~/proj; cd ~/proj
-git clone https://github.com/Bioconductor-mirror/Pigengene.git+git clone git@git.bioconductor.org:packages/Pigengene 
 +</code> 
 + 
 +Now, you can build the package fom the source using: 
 + 
 +<code> 
 +R CMD REMOVE Pigengene; R CMD build Pigengene 
 +</code> 
 + 
 +If the build is successful, a tarbal will be createdYou can install the new package using: 
 + 
 +<code> 
 + R CMD INSTALL Pigengene_<Version>.tar.gz
 </code> </code>
  
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-**Use git via proxy or vpn?** \\+ 
 +==== Use git via proxy or vpn? ==== 
 Use [[https://github.com/apenwarr/sshuttle|sshuttle]], e.g., sshuttle -r h_[[mailto:z14@nyx.cs.txstate.edu|mailto:z14@nyx.cs.txstate.edu]] 0.0.0.0/0 -vv\\ Use [[https://github.com/apenwarr/sshuttle|sshuttle]], e.g., sshuttle -r h_[[mailto:z14@nyx.cs.txstate.edu|mailto:z14@nyx.cs.txstate.edu]] 0.0.0.0/0 -vv\\
 The list of servers at Texas Sate University are listed [[https://cs.txstate.edu/resources/labs/accounts/linux/|here]]. The list of servers at Texas Sate University are listed [[https://cs.txstate.edu/resources/labs/accounts/linux/|here]].
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 **Silence a gene?** \\ **Silence a gene?** \\
-Small interfering (si) RNAs and miRNAs [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK-OGB1_ELE|bindd ]] to mRAN and prevent it from being translated.+Small interfering (si) RNAs and miRNAs [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK-OGB1_ELE|bind ]]to mRAN and prevent it from being translated.
  
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 **Avoid misinterpretation of biological experiments?** \\ **Avoid misinterpretation of biological experiments?** \\
-[[https://www.nature.com/nrc/journal/v17/n7/full/nrc.2017.32.html|Reasoning]] must be logical. Report enough details of the methods to reproduce the results. Assess the robustness of the findings with respect to minor perturbations to the experimental settings. To prove that drug A targets protein X, it is not sufficient to confirm that treatment with A leads to killing cells that have X. Maybe the cells are killed because of some other mechanism. Use "rescue experiments" as in the A=imatinib X=BCR–ABL case.+[[https://www.nature.com/nrc/journal/v17/n7/full/nrc.2017.32.html|Reasoning]] must be logical. Report enough details of the methods to reproduce the results. Assess the robustness of the findings with respect to minor perturbations to the experimental settings. To prove that drug A targets protein X, it is not sufficient to confirm that treatment with A leads to killing cells that have X. Maybe the cells are killed because of some other mechanism. Use "rescue experiments" as in the A=imatinib X=BCR–ABL case. Always, avoid [[https://elifesciences.org/articles/48175|these]] ten common statistical mistakes.
  
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 Logitech Control Center may help on the [[https://support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360025297833-Logitech-Control-Center-for-Macintosh-OS-X|Logitech]] MX mice older than 2019. Logitech Control Center may help on the [[https://support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360025297833-Logitech-Control-Center-for-Macintosh-OS-X|Logitech]] MX mice older than 2019.
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 +===== Choose a solid state (SSD) external drive? =====
 +
 +The non-volatile memory express (NVMe) devices are [[https://ssd.borecraft.com/SSD_Buying_Guide_List.pdf|better]] than SATA solid state drives. Good brands include [[https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X6CKHH1/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A29Y8OP2GPR7PE&psc=1|Sabrent]] (Nano is smaller than Pro but gets hot when extensivly used), Seagete, Addlink, and Team. As of 2020, a speed of 1000 Mb/s is possible using USB 3.2.
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