.XSQ File Extension

eXtensible SeQuence File

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General Information

Title XSQ File Extension
Extension .xsq
Full Form eXtensible SeQuence File
File Type Bioinformatics Data File
Developer Life Technologies
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store sequence data
Additional Functions Data analysis, Archiving
Features Modular, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality High-throughput
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Genome Sequencing Yes
Medical Research Yes
Genetic Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data privacy
Best Practices Access control, Data encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2010s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fasta, .fastq, .bam, .vcf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LifeScope Genomic Analysis Software Commercial Windows
Partek Flow Software Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
Torrent Suite Software Commercial Linux