MetaLIMS
MetaLIMS manages and stores comprehensive sample metadata for metagenomic research, facilitating standardized capture of sample, DNA/RNA processing, and protocol metadata prior to sequencing and analysis.
Key Features:
- Customizable metadata fields: Allows definition of flexible fields to capture sample metadata including DNA/RNA processing data and lab-specific protocol metadata.
- Sequencing submission integration: Generates sequencing submission forms compatible with Clarity LIMS to facilitate data transfer to sequencing facilities.
- Structured sample metadata storage: Stores comprehensive sample metadata in adaptable database structures to support downstream sequencing and analysis.
Scientific Applications:
- Environmental metagenomics: Manages sample and protocol metadata for environmental metagenomics studies prior to sequencing and downstream analysis.
- General sample metadata management: Supports research workflows that require robust capture and organization of sample, DNA/RNA processing, and protocol metadata before sequencing.
Methodology:
Stores comprehensive sample metadata in adaptable database structures and generates sequencing submission forms compatible with Clarity LIMS.
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Details
- License:
- GPL-3.0
- Tool Type:
- command-line tool
- Operating Systems:
- Linux
- Programming Languages:
- PHP
- Added:
- 7/15/2018
- Last Updated:
- 11/25/2024
Operations
Publications
Heinle CE, Gaultier NPE, Miller D, Purbojati RW, Lauro FM. MetaLIMS, a simple open-source laboratory information management system for small metagenomic labs. GigaScience. 2017;6(6). doi:10.1093/gigascience/gix025. PMID:28430964. PMCID:PMC5449644.