RNA-Seq: does stranded and directional mean the same thing?

Question

[epigene]

I'm confused about the difference between the two terms. It seems to me that they mean the same thing but just want to confirm it. Is strand specific/stranded RNA-seq library the same as directional RNA-seq library?

Thanks!

Answer 1

[GouthamAtla]

The two words are interchangeable. Directional protocol yields strandardness. Have a look at this post.

[epigene]

Thanks for the reply. I'll read that post.