BioInformatics Forum: Get Proper Replies & Answers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the challenges of receiving adequate responses to inquiries related to bioinformatics on Physics Forums. Participants express concerns about the visibility and appropriateness of their questions in the existing forum structure, particularly regarding specialized topics like software tools used in bioinformatics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over not receiving proper replies in Physics Forums and suggests the need for a dedicated bioinformatics forum.
  • Another participant questions when the original poster experienced a lack of replies, seeking clarification on the issue.
  • A suggestion is made to explore an external bioinformatics forum as an alternative for discussions.
  • Concerns are raised about specific threads related to common software tools like DOCK and KEGG not receiving responses.
  • One participant advises that questions related to biology or chemistry should be posted in specialized forums rather than technology or software forums, as they may not attract the right audience otherwise.
  • There is a suggestion for expanding the Other Sciences forums to better accommodate bioinformatics topics.
  • A later reply expresses appreciation for the advice given and highlights the usefulness of the provided links to relevant threads.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there is a need for better visibility and categorization of bioinformatics topics within the forum. However, there is no consensus on the best approach to address these concerns, and multiple views on how to improve the situation are presented.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects limitations in the current forum structure regarding specialized topics and the potential need for clearer categorization to facilitate better engagement.

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I don't get proper replies in PF.
May be i need a Forum exclusive for BioInformatics ...
Are they any FOrum FOr BioInformatics ?
 
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When did you not get proper replies in PF?
 
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I still didnt get any responses for some threads started by me relating DOCK, KEGG, ... etc ... which are very common softwares ...
 
Ok I see now, I looked them up. I'd advice any question specifically related to biology or chemistry to be posted in these two forums and not the technology or software forums, since the questions are specialized and escaped the attention of the ones who know about it most :smile: sorry about that. I'm thinking we need some expansion to the Other Sciences forums to accommodate these things.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=10796"
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=13268"
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=15742"
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=16073"
 
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Monique said:
Ok I see now, I looked them up. I'd advice any question specifically related to biology or chemistry to be posted in these two forums and not the technology or software forums, since the questions are specialized and escaped the attention of the ones who know about it most :smile: sorry about that. I'm thinking we need some expansion to the Other Sciences forums to accommodate these things.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=10796"
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=13268"
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=15742"
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=16073"
You know, I don't know what to say but I really love the way you explained, I love it so much and your links are really great, I love the fourth one, protein DOCKING[/color]
I understand now, I ll give you a signal then, Yeahh...:)
 
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