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Software release 0.6.0 for Dorado

Version: 0.6.0

Release date: 4/2/2024

  • Improves short read basecalling speed
  • Improves barcode classification rates for libraries generated with rapid barcoding kits (RBK)
  • Introduces sorted and indexed BAM generation in Dorado aligner and demux
  • Updates the minimap2 version and default mapping preset
  • Adds GPU information to the output BAM or FASTQ
  • Other improvements and bug fixes.
Release notes

Last updated: 8/13/2025

Latest version: 1.1.1

Approved use: For research use only

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