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  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Data Visualization

Background:

  • Omics datasets are growing in complexity, necessitating methods to analyze correlations with diverse metadata.
  • Identifying confounding factors and novel relationships requires robust correlation analysis tools.
  • Existing correlation visualization software often lacks secure and dynamic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce GlobeCorr.ca, a web-based application for interactive visualization and analysis of correlation datasets.
  • To provide a user-friendly platform for exploring relationships between omics data and metadata.
  • To address the limitations of existing tools by offering secure and dynamic visualization.

Main Methods:

  • Users upload tabular data with pairwise variables and correlation values.
  • GlobeCorr generates dynamic visualizations using ribbons to represent correlations.
  • Visualizations can be optionally grouped by domain or category, such as microbiome taxa against metadata.

Main Results:

  • GlobeCorr.ca provides secure, local execution for user data privacy.
  • The application offers intuitive visualization of complex correlation patterns.
  • It facilitates the summarization and exploration of relationships within large datasets.

Conclusions:

  • GlobeCorr.ca is a valuable tool for researchers working with complex omics and metadata.
  • The application enhances the ability to identify potential confounding factors and discover novel biological insights.
  • Its secure, dynamic, and user-friendly interface makes it broadly applicable across scientific disciplines.