Bayesian Proteomics Analysis — Probabilistic Inference from Mass Spectrometry Data

Bayesian proteomics analysis applies probabilistic models to mass spectrometry data to identify peptides, infer protein presence, and quantify differential protein abundance across conditions. By encoding prior knowledge and propagating uncertainty through each step of the pipeline, Bayesian approaches produce calibrated posterior probabilities of identification and quantification rather than simple point estimates, enabling more principled control of false discovery rates and more honest reporting of uncertainty than purely frequentist alternatives.