LocustMine

LocustMine provides an integrated omics data warehouse for Locusta migratoria to aggregate and query genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic datasets.

Key Features:

• Data Integration: Integrates genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic datasets for Locusta migratoria using the InterMine framework.
• Extensible Data Model: Employs an extensible data model that supports incorporation of new data types as they become available.
• Flexible Query Tools: Includes a flexible query builder for complex searches across genomic regions and other biological datasets.
• Statistical Analysis Widgets: Provides a library of widgets offering statistical analysis tools for examination of integrated data.
• Data Export Options: Exports query and analysis results in multiple commonly used formats.
• Customization and Extensibility: Supports extension by developers to add new functionalities and data types.
• Web Services and Programming Support: Offers web services with client libraries available in five commonly used programming languages.

Scientific Applications:

• Genomics: Enables detailed searches and analyses of Locusta migratoria genomic data, including genomic region queries.
• Transcriptomics and Proteomics: Supports investigations of gene expression and protein function in Locusta migratoria by integrating transcriptomic and proteomic datasets.
• Metabolomics: Facilitates exploration of metabolic pathway data and metabolomic profiles for Locusta migratoria.

Methodology:

Built on the open-source InterMine framework, LocustMine integrates heterogeneous omics datasets, implements an extensible data model, and exposes query builders, analysis widgets, and web services with client libraries.