ReadMixer - Dynamic FASTQ Obfuscation Tool

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Authors: Sterling Sawaya, Joseph Parks
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Abstract

ReadMixer is a high-performance tool for obfuscating FASTQ files with dynamic resource management capabilities. The tool automatically detects system capabilities and optimizes resource usage for both laptop and supercomputer environments. It provides memory-efficient processing through streaming approaches with external sorting for large genomic datasets, enabling secure data sharing while maintaining research utility.

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
8 January 2026