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  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Virology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to rapid genome sequencing and data sharing.
  • Managing and analyzing the growing volume of SARS-CoV-2 genomic data presents significant challenges for researchers, particularly those with limited bioinformatics expertise.
  • The ad hoc and labor-intensive nature of data set refreshing and cleaning hinders timely scientific progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an integrated web server, CoV-Seq, for simplified and rapid analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomes.
  • To provide researchers with an accessible tool for understanding the genetic landscape of SARS-CoV-2.
  • To facilitate faster insights into the genetic underpinnings of COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • CoV-Seq is implemented using Python and JavaScript, offering both a web server and a command-line interface.
  • The system automatically predicts gene boundaries and identifies genetic variants from new sequences.
  • Publicly available SARS-CoV-2 sequences from major repositories (GISAID, NCBI, ENA, CNGB) were aggregated and processed to extract genetic variants.

Main Results:

  • CoV-Seq automatically analyzes custom SARS-CoV-2 sequences, predicting gene boundaries and identifying genetic variants.
  • An interactive genome visualizer displays genetic variants, which are downloadable for further analysis.
  • A comprehensive, weekly updated database of genetic variants from all publicly accessible SARS-CoV-2 sequences is available for download.

Conclusions:

  • CoV-Seq provides an integrated, user-friendly web service for rapid SARS-CoV-2 genome analysis.
  • The tool offers an interactive module for custom sequence analysis and a continuously updated database of genetic variants.
  • CoV-Seq is expected to enhance the understanding of COVID-19's genetic factors and accelerate research in the field.