visPIG

visPIG visualizes genetic and genomic data to integrate diverse datasets and produce publication-ready figures.


Key Features:

  • Data integration: Integrates diverse datasets from multiple sources into composite genomic figures.
  • Multi-Track capability: Supports simultaneous visualization of association data, functional annotations, intensity measurements, interaction data, and heat maps, with annotation of genes and custom features.
  • Multi-Region support: Plots multiple genomic regions regardless of distance or chromosome location.
  • Multi-Scale visualization: Provides zoomed views of sub-regions within plots for detailed inspection.
  • Data export: Exports figures as PDF or PNG and allows download of the underlying R code for local execution.
  • Publication-ready output: Produces figures formatted for inclusion in publications.

Scientific Applications:

  • Genomic association studies: Visualizing associations between genetic variants and phenotypic traits.
  • Functional genomics: Annotating genes and regulatory elements within genomic regions.
  • Epigenetic research: Integrating data on DNA methylation, histone modifications, and chromatin accessibility.
  • Comparative genomics: Analyzing conserved or divergent genomic features across species or populations.

Methodology:

Generates plots using R code by integrating multiple data tracks across genomic regions and scales, and allows download of the underlying R code for local execution.

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Details

License:
GPL-3.0
Tool Type:
library, web application
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages:
R
Added:
4/22/2018
Last Updated:
12/10/2018

Operations

Publications

Scales M, Jäger R, Migliorini G, Houlston RS, Henrion MYR. visPIG - A Web Tool for Producing Multi-Region, Multi-Track, Multi-Scale Plots of Genetic Data. PLoS ONE. 2014;9(9):e107497. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0107497. PMID:25208325. PMCID:PMC4160258.

Documentation