<p>I have several bam files from unknown origin. I'd like to know what software was used to obtain those bam files, e.g. <code>bwa-mem</code>. Is it possible to somehow check it?</p>

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How to check what software has been used to generate bam file?
# How to check what software has been used to generate bam file?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-03-19)

I have several bam files from unknown origin. I'd like to know what software was used to obtain those bam files, e.g. `bwa-mem`. Is it possible to somehow check it?

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