ReadMixer - Dynamic FASTQ Obfuscation Tool
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.
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026