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Arbor: comparative analysis workflows for the tree of life
Plos Currents
|July 2, 2013
Summary
Arbor is a new software package designed for comparative biology research. It offers an intuitive interface for analyzing diverse data across various scales, promoting replicability and extensibility for scientific discovery.
Area of Science:
- Comparative Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Scientific Software Development
Background:
- Comparative biology research requires analyzing diverse datasets across multiple scales.
- Existing tools may lack an intuitive interface or seamless extensibility for novel analytical methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Arbor, a novel software package for comprehensive comparative biology research.
- To provide an intuitive, visual interface for analyzing phylogenetic and spatiotemporal data.
- To ensure research replicability and facilitate the integration of new analytical tools.
Main Methods:
- Development of a user-defined workflow system within Arbor.
- Implementation of an intuitive visual interface for data analysis.
- Design for seamless expansion to incorporate future analytical tools.
Main Results:
- Core components of the Arbor software package have been developed.
- A test case is proposed to demonstrate Arbor's key functionalities.
- The software is designed for broad applicability across various biological disciplines.
Conclusions:
- Arbor aims to significantly advance comparative biology research by providing a versatile and user-friendly platform.
- The software's design promotes data analysis reproducibility and adaptability to emerging scientific methods.
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