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.
Topics
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.