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COSGAP: COntainerized Statistical Genetics Analysis Pipelines
Bayram Cevdet Akdeniz1,2, Oleksandr Frei1,2, Espen Hagen2
1Department of Informatics, Centre for Bioinformatics, University of Oslo, Oslo 0373, Norway.
Bioinformatics Advances
|May 29, 2024
Summary
COSGAP simplifies statistical genetics by containerizing analysis pipelines, overcoming common software and data challenges for researchers. This enables easier genome-wide association studies and polygenic scoring globally.
Area of Science:
- Statistical Genetics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Large-scale genetic data analysis faces challenges due to data sensitivity and non-shareable nature.
- Software installation, dependencies, and data wrangling hinder federated analysis across diverse operating systems and HPC facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a standardized, automated solution for statistical genetic data analysis.
- To streamline complex analyses such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and polygenic scoring.
Main Methods:
- Developed COSGAP (COntainerized Statistical Genetics Analysis Pipelines) using Singularity containers.
- Integrated established statistical genetics software tools, code, and instructions.
- Created Python helper scripts for auto-generating analysis scripts for HPC or personal computers.
Main Results:
- COSGAP provides a unified environment for various statistical genetic analyses.
- Users can perform analyses without extensive software installation or data format conversion.
- The pipeline is actively used internationally, demonstrating its effectiveness and ease of use.
Conclusions:
- COSGAP offers a robust solution to common challenges in statistical genetics research.
- Containerization significantly simplifies and standardizes complex genetic data analysis.
- The platform facilitates broader access to advanced statistical genetics tools for researchers worldwide.
