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Which program is best for me to start learning, based on strong experience with MATLAB and R Suite?

My background involves mathematical, biological and physics-based research, usually between these two platforms (R and Matlab). I'm great at working with them, but have no experience working with any non-biased programs like C+ or Python. Matlab and R are typically mathematical and statistical research software, but aren't necessarily limited to those topics. 

I understand that this community is typically used to answer specific questions related to coding issues, so I'm unsure if this is a question that's allowed (if so I apologize and will find somewhere else to ask). I want to branch out into a new programming language that might allow a smoother transition from mathematical coding. I'm looking to begin programming to develop systems that automate tasks for myself and possibly create apps or types of research software, but am unsure which language to start with. 

I know it's a general question, but I'm curious if my background and education would be an indicator that I'd have better luck starting with X program vs. starting with Y program. Hope this isn't a stupid question, it's my first post here and I'm just looking for a place to learn and gain experience as well as meet other people with similar interests. Thanks in advance :)
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Python.

Coming from Matlab you'll find numpy (the Python numerical data library) very familiar and as you switch over you'll find all the cool modules which make doing many things in Python supremely easy. Especially for automating and research software (Python is very widely used.)

Things to have a look at: numpy, scipy, matplotlib, pandas, biopython, scikit-learn, scikit-image ...