Medusa3

Medusa3 visualizes and analyzes complex biological networks to support interpretation of metabolic pathways, gene regulation systems, and protein–protein interactions.

Key Features:

• Graph Visualization: Supports multi-edge graphs with weighted and unweighted edges to represent multiple relationships between biological entities.
• Support for Diverse Network Types: Handles directed and undirected graphs and is compatible with network data from sources such as the STRING database.
• Layouts and Clustering Methods: Integrates multiple layout algorithms and clustering techniques for exploration and interpretation of large-scale networks.
• Integration of Heterogeneous Data: Combines heterogeneous data sources into unified network representations for integrated analysis.

Scientific Applications:

• Systems Biology: Supports analysis of system-level interactions and network structure within systems biology studies.
• Genomics: Facilitates exploration of gene regulatory networks and genomic interaction data.
• Proteomics: Assists interpretation of protein–protein interaction networks and proteomics datasets.
• Metabolic Engineering: Aids analysis and visualization of metabolic pathways relevant to metabolic engineering.

Methodology:

Implements graph visualization with multi-edge support, weighted and unweighted edges, directed and undirected graphs, multiple layout algorithms, clustering techniques, and integration of heterogeneous data sources.