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CSViewer for Analysts: I. Building an Integrative Database and Knowledge Model for the Cayo Santiago Rhesus Macaque
Martin Q Zhao1, Cooper T Novak1, Rui Gong2
1Department of Computer Science, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, USA.
American Journal of Primatology
|March 2, 2025
Summary
Researchers can now access extensive rhesus macaque data through CSViewer for Analysts. This application integrates genetic, social, and environmental factors for studying human conditions like aging and disease.
Area of Science:
- Primatology
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
Background:
- The Cayo Santiago rhesus macaque colony, established in 1938, offers a rich dataset.
- Integrating genetic, social, and environmental data is crucial for understanding complex biological systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce CSViewer for Analysts, a software application for accessing and visualizing integrated rhesus macaque data.
- To provide researchers with a knowledge model for analyzing human conditions using non-human primate data.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Java-based application (CSViewer for Analysts).
- Integration of genetic, age-related, social, and environmental data into a comprehensive database.
- Implementation of data analytics and visualization tools for user-selected datasets.
Main Results:
- CSViewer enables visualization of family lines, social groups, and phenotypic measurements.
- The application facilitates data selection, analysis, and management of project artifacts.
- Version 1.1.0 includes user-feedback-driven enhancements, with more planned.
Conclusions:
- CSViewer for Analysts serves as a powerful tool for researchers utilizing the Cayo Santiago rhesus macaque data.
- The integrated database and visualization capabilities support contextualized analysis of human-relevant conditions.
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