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Comparative visualization of genetic and physical maps with Strudel
Micha Bayer1, Iain Milne, Gordon Stephen
1Genetics Programme, Scottish Crop Research Institute and Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK. micha.bayer@scri.ac.uk
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|March 5, 2011
Summary
Strudel is a desktop application for comparative genomics that enables efficient, interactive comparison of genetic and physical maps. It handles large, multi-genome datasets for all-by-all comparisons, aiding synteny pattern discovery.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Comparative genomics relies on effective data visualization for analyzing conserved synteny.
- Investigating evolutionary relationships between genomes requires tools capable of handling large datasets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Strudel, a desktop application designed for interactive and efficient comparison of genetic and physical maps.
- To facilitate all-by-all comparisons across multiple genomes simultaneously.
Main Methods:
- Strudel is a desktop application.
- It supports interactive and efficient comparison of genetic and physical maps.
- The software handles large datasets from several genomes.
Main Results:
- Strudel enables users to easily compare genetic and physical maps.
- It facilitates simultaneous, all-by-all comparisons between multiple genomes.
- The application is designed for efficient handling of large datasets.
Conclusions:
- Strudel provides a powerful and user-friendly platform for comparative genomics analyses.
- Its capabilities support the investigation of conserved synteny and genome evolution.
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