RGalaxy

RGalaxy integrates R functions into the Galaxy platform to enable incorporation of Bioconductor packages and their manual pages into Galaxy workflows for genomics and high-throughput data analysis.

Key Features:

• Interoperability: Enables use of over 934 Bioconductor packages developed for high-throughput genomics and molecular biology analyses within Galaxy.
• Formal Review and Testing: Integrated R functions undergo formal initial review and continuous automated testing to validate their behavior.
• Community-Driven Development: Leverages Bioconductor's collaborative development model to support contributions from a diverse scientific community.

Scientific Applications:

• Genomics and Molecular Biology: Provides access to R/Bioconductor analysis methods for genomic and molecular biology studies within Galaxy workflows.
• High-Throughput Data Analysis: Facilitates application of Bioconductor tools for large-scale data analysis in high-throughput experiments.

Methodology:

Translates R functions into Galaxy-compatible tools, parses function documentation to expose manual pages in Galaxy, and performs continuous automated testing of integrated functions.