[BioC] scanBamHeader for File on Internet

[Dario Strbenac]

Hello,

Is it possible to use methods such as scanBamHeader on a BAM file that is described by an URL ? I only notice it taking file path arguments. I have the BAM file and its .bai file in a directory on a web server.

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Dario Strbenac
Research Assistant
Cancer Epigenetics
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Australia