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SNPper: retrieval and analysis of human SNPs
1Children's Hospital Informatics Program, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Alberto.Riva@TCH.Harvard.edu
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|December 20, 2002
Summary
SNPper is a web tool that automates the extraction and analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) from public databases. This application aids researchers in genetic mapping and disease studies by providing accessible SNP data.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are crucial for human genome studies, including genetic mapping and disease research.
- Accurate SNP data retrieval and manipulation are essential for advancing genomic research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce SNPper, a web-based application designed to streamline the process of accessing and analyzing SNPs.
- To provide researchers with automated tools for extracting, analyzing, and exporting SNP data for various genetic studies.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web application, SNPper, for automated SNP data processing.
- Implementation of flexible data presentation and export functionalities tailored for genetic studies.
Main Results:
- SNPper effectively automates the extraction, analysis, and export of SNPs from public databases.
- The application supports candidate-gene, whole-genome, and fine-mapping studies with user-friendly data handling.
- SNPper has demonstrated high usage and positive user feedback since its release.
Conclusions:
- SNPper provides a valuable resource for researchers by simplifying SNP data management.
- The tool enhances the efficiency of genetic studies by automating complex data retrieval and analysis tasks.