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MuGeN: simultaneous exploration of multiple genomes and computer analysis results
Mark Hoebeke1, Pierre Nicolas, Philippe Bessières
1Unité Mathématique, Informatique & Génome - INRA - Domaine de Vilvert - F 78352 Jouy en Josas CEDEX, France. mark.hoebeke@jouy.inra.fr
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|May 2, 2003
Summary
We developed MuGeN, a software package for navigating multiple annotated genomes. It aids in visualizing comparative genomics data and assessing analysis algorithm quality for genome exploration.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Increasing genomic sequence data necessitates advanced analysis and visualization tools.
- Comparative genomics and automated annotation are key fields driven by new data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce MuGeN, a software package for navigating and visualizing multiple annotated genomes.
- To provide a tool for interactive genome exploration and assessment of analysis methods.
Main Methods:
- Developing MuGeN software for retrieving and displaying annotated sequences from various sources.
- Implementing synchronized navigation across multiple genomes.
- Supporting the integration of analysis results via generic XML files.
Main Results:
- MuGeN enables interactive visualization of multiple annotated genomes.
- The software can generate displayable or printable image files.
- Analysis results can be superimposed on genome maps for integrated viewing.
Conclusions:
- MuGeN facilitates genome exploration and quality assessment of bioinformatics algorithms.
- The software supports diverse data formats and analysis result integration.