Visual Omics Explorer (VOE)

Visual Omics Explorer (VOE) provides interactive visualization and exploration of genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and metagenomic datasets to facilitate interpretation of omics data.


Key Features:

  • Multi-omics interactive visualization: Supports visualization and interactive exploration of genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, and metagenomics data.
  • Data source support: Handles locally stored datasets and data retrieved from cloud storage services.
  • Client-side implementation: Implemented in HTML and JavaScript to perform visualization without server-side dependencies.

Scientific Applications:

  • Genomics: Visualize genomic sequences and variations to assist identification of genetic markers and analysis of hereditary traits.
  • Transcriptomics: Analyze gene expression patterns across conditions or developmental stages to study regulatory mechanisms.
  • Epigenomics: Explore epigenetic modifications and their impacts on gene regulation and disease-related research.
  • Metagenomics: Investigate microbial community composition and functions within environmental or host-associated samples.

Methodology:

Implemented using HTML and JavaScript as a client-side visualization platform that operates without server-side dependencies and can load data from local files or cloud storage.

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Details

Tool Type:
web application
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows, Mac
Added:
5/1/2018
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

Operations

Publications

Kim B, Ali T, Hosmer S, Krampis K. Visual Omics Explorer (VOE): a cross-platform portal for interactive data visualization. Bioinformatics. 2016;32(13):2050-2052. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btw119. PMID:27153572. PMCID:PMC5860494.

PMID: 27153572
PMCID: PMC5860494
Funding: - National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities: G12 MD007599

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