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Taegun Kim1,2, Jaeseung Song3, Jong Wha J Joo4,5

  • 1Division of AI Software Convergence, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul, 04620, South Korea.

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We developed MARSweb, a user-friendly, automated web service for set-based association analysis. This tool simplifies complex genetic analyses, making them accessible and efficient for researchers studying complex traits and genetic heritability.

Keywords:
Allelic heterogeneityGWASLikelihood ratio testSet-based analysisWeb-based

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  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) explain only a fraction of heritability, necessitating advanced methods.
  • Set-based analysis methods like MARS improve power by considering multiple variants in a locus.
  • MARS, while powerful, is underutilized due to its complexity and computational demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a user-friendly, automated web service for set-based genetic association analysis.
  • To overcome the accessibility and usability barriers of existing MARS methods.
  • To facilitate efficient and accurate genetic analyses for a wider research community.

Main Methods:

  • Developed MARSweb, a fully automated, web-based service implementing the MARS set-based analysis method.
  • Integrated a user-friendly interface to simplify data upload and analysis configuration.
  • Incorporated advanced visualization tools for intuitive results interpretation.

Main Results:

  • MARSweb successfully automates complex set-based analyses, reducing user effort and technical expertise required.
  • The service significantly decreases processing time compared to traditional MARS implementations.
  • Validated MARSweb's performance by identifying eGenes and conducting pathway analysis on a Yeast Dataset.

Conclusions:

  • MARSweb provides an accessible and efficient platform for automated set-based genetic association analysis.
  • The intuitive interface and reduced processing time enhance the usability and adoption of advanced genetic analysis techniques.
  • MARSweb is publicly available, promoting broader application in genetic research.