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Difference between 'bedgraph' and 'bw' files

Basically what is the difference between these two file formats?

The bw is binary and the other not?

bedgraph bw

Can I load 'bedgraph' and 'bw' files in IGV?

1 answer

BedGraph definition: https://genome.ucsc.edu/goldenpath/help/bedgraph.html

BigWig (bw) definition: https://genome.ucsc.edu/goldenpath/help/bigWig.html

Comparison of track formats: http://genomewiki.ucsc.edu/index.php/Selecting_a_graphing_track_data_format

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