Genome Projector: A User-Friendly Genome Browser
Author Information
Author(s): Arakawa Kazuharu, Tamaki Satoshi, Kono Nobuaki, Kido Nobuhiro, Ikegami Keita, Ogawa Ryu, Tomita Masaru
Primary Institution: Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University
Hypothesis
Genome Projector aims to provide an intuitive interface for browsing multi-layered genomic information.
Conclusion
Genome Projector is an intuitive Web application for browsing genomics information, implemented with a zoomable user interface and tabbed browsing.
Supporting Evidence
- Genome Projector provides four views for 320 bacterial genomes.
- The application allows for seamless access to multiple layers of genomic information.
- Users can search through genome annotations and visualize data without page transitions.
Takeaway
Genome Projector is a tool that helps scientists look at genetic information easily, like zooming in and out on a map.
Methodology
Developed using AJAX, Google Maps API, and G-language Genome Analysis Environment, with a focus on providing multiple views of genomic data.
Limitations
Currently limited to bacterial species with circular chromosomes and does not utilize semantic zooming.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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