GenomeD3Plot

GenomeD3Plot renders interactive genome visualizations to display predicted genomic islands and genome annotation data for genomic analysis.


Key Features:

  • Interactive Visualization: Transforms static genome representations into dynamic, interactive visualizations for exploration of genomic features.
  • JSON Configuration: Uses a standards-based JSON configuration file to specify visualization parameters.
  • SVG and D3.js Rendering: Generates scalable vector graphics (SVG) using D3.js and JavaScript for graphical representation.
  • Export Formats: Exports visualizations in PNG and SVG file formats.
  • Integration with Genome Annotation Tools: Integrated into services such as IslandViewer 3 to display predicted genomic islands alongside other genome annotation data.

Scientific Applications:

  • Genomic island visualization: Visualization of predicted genomic islands in the context of genome annotation data.
  • Exploratory genome analysis: Interactive inspection of genomic patterns, anomalies, and relationships to aid interpretation of complex datasets.

Methodology:

Rendering is implemented in JavaScript using D3.js to produce SVG graphics, with visualization parameters defined via a JSON configuration file.

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Details

Tool Type:
command-line tool
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages:
JavaScript
Added:
8/3/2017
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

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Publications

Laird MR, Langille MG, Brinkman FS. GenomeD3Plot: a library for rich, interactive visualizations of genomic data in web applications. Bioinformatics. 2015;31(20):3348-3349. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btv376. PMID:26093150. PMCID:PMC4595901.

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