This release of Meteor introduces several noteworthy features:
1. Automated catalog deposition on zenodo: All catalogs are now automatically deposited on Zenodo using gitlab.pasteur.fr. This streamlines the process of catalog management and ensures their accessibility and permanence.
2. New catalogs: Additional catalogs for cats, dogs, and human skin have been included in this release. These new catalogs broaden the scope of data available for analysis within Meteor.
3. INI configuration replaced by JSON: In this update, INI configurations have been replaced with JSON format. This transition allows for more organized information deposition and offers better support, particularly in Python environments.
4. Strain analysis implementation: A strain analysis feature has been added, leveraging bcftools and FastTree. This enhancement provides users with the capability to perform detailed strain analysis, enhancing the analytical capabilities of Meteor.
These new features collectively improve the functionality, usability, and analytical power of Meteor, making it a more comprehensive and efficient tool for data analysis in various domains.