File Extensions Explained:
- Format: The file is a
.tar.gzfile, which is a combination of TAR (Tape Archive) and GZIP. TAR is used for archiving multiple files into one file, while GZIP is used for compression. - Contents: The contents of "shga_sample_750k.tar.gz" are not immediately visible due to its compressed and archived state. It likely contains sample genomic data or related metadata.
# List the contents of the extracted directory ls -lh
- Number of samples (
.famrows) - Number of variants (
.bimrows) - Missingness rate
SHG
In evolutionary genetics, (Scandinavian Hunter-Gatherer) is a specific ancestral group. Researchers often divide this group into subgroups: SHGa : Ancient individuals found in modern-day Norway.
