WebApollo

WebApollo enables real-time collaborative annotation of genomic sequences to support precise description and curation of genomic features.

Key Features:

• Real-time collaborative annotation: Enables simultaneous editing and modification of genomic annotations by multiple users.
• Distributed annotation: Supports annotation workflows involving geographically distributed contributors working on the same genomic sequences.
• Annotation of newly sequenced genomes: Facilitates annotation and curation of genomes generated by sequencing technologies.
• Interactive genomic curation: Supports precise description and refinement of genomic features and functional genomic features.

Scientific Applications:

• Collaborative genome annotation projects: Enable multi-investigator curation of genomic features across newly sequenced genomes.
• Functional genomics annotation: Support annotation and characterization of functional genomic features.
• Distributed research coordination: Coordinate annotation tasks among geographically separated research groups working on the same genomes.

Methodology:

Leverages web-based technologies to provide an interactive, real-time platform for collaborative annotation of genomic sequences via standard web browsers.