SLIMarray: Lightweight software for microarray facility management
2006
SLIMarray: Software for Managing Microarray Facilities
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Marzolf Bruz, Pamela Troisch
Primary Institution: Institute for Systems Biology
Conclusion
SLIMarray addresses the previously unmet need for free and open source software for managing the logistics of a microarray core facility.
Supporting Evidence
- SLIMarray is an open source, modular database web application.
- It allows users to manage microarray inventories and sample processing.
- SLIMarray Lite is a simpler version that is easy to install and run.
Takeaway
SLIMarray is a free tool that helps labs keep track of their microarray samples and charges, making it easier to manage their work.
Methodology
SLIMarray is built using the Ruby on Rails framework and provides a web application for managing microarray inventories, sample processing, and usage charges.
Limitations
SLIMarray Lite has limitations such as only using SQLite and not being modifiable for further development.
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