biojs-vis-chromosome

biojs-vis-chromosome visualizes chromosomes and their banding patterns to support genomic mapping and cytogenetic analyses.


Key Features:

  • Chromosome Representation: Renders chromosomes with detailed banding patterns to represent structural features and loci positions.
  • Integration with BioJS Framework: Implements as a JavaScript BioJS component to enable interoperability with other BioJS components and visualizations.

Scientific Applications:

  • Genomic Mapping: Maps genetic loci on chromosomes to aid identification of gene locations and structural variation.
  • Cytogenetic Analysis: Visualizes chromosomal bands to assist identification of deletions, duplications, and translocations relevant to genetic disorder analysis.
  • Educational Purposes: Provides visual representations of chromosome structure for instruction in genomics and cytogenetics.

Methodology:

Implemented as a JavaScript component within the BioJS framework and using BioJS standardized specifications to enable integration and cross-platform compatibility in web applications.

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Details

Tool Type:
library
Operating Systems:
Linux, Mac
Programming Languages:
JavaScript
Added:
1/22/2015
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

Operations

Data Inputs & Outputs

Structure visualisation

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    Outputs

    Publications

    Gómez J, García LJ, Salazar GA, Villaveces J, Gore S, García A, Martín MJ, Launay G, Alcántara R, del-Toro N, Dumousseau M, Orchard S, Velankar S, Hermjakob H, Zong C, Ping P, Corpas M, Jiménez RC. BioJS: an open source JavaScript framework for biological data visualization. Bioinformatics. 2013;29(8):1103-1104. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btt100. PMID:23435069. PMCID:PMC3624812.

    Documentation