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6 Aug 2024

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VCF v4.5 is now live!

6 Aug 2024

The latest version supports:
  • Base modification calling
  • Improved scalability for large cohort VCFs through local allele encoding and per-sample reference block definitions
Visit the spec: https://samtools.github.io/hts-specs/VCFv4.5.pdf
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