GeneTools - application for functional annotation and statistical hypothesis testing

Background: Modern biology has shifted from "one gene" approaches to methods for genomic-scale analysis like microarray technology, which allow simultaneous measurement of thousands of genes. This has created a need for tools facilitating interpretation of biological data in "batch" mode. However, such tools often leave the investigator with large volumes of apparently unorganized information. To meet this interpretation challenge, gene-set, or cluster testing has become a popular analytical tool. Many gene-set testing methods and software packages are now available, most of which use a variety of statistical tests to assess the genes in a set for biological information. However, the field is still evolving, and there is a great need for "integrated" solutions. Results: GeneTools is a web-service providing access to a database that brings together information from a broad range of resources. The annotation data are updated weekly, guaranteeing that users ...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2006
• Where: BMCBI
• Authors: Vidar Beisvag, Frode K. R. Jünge, Hallgeir Bergum, Lars Jølsum, Stian Lydersen, Clara-Cecilie Günther, Heri Ramampiaro, Mette Langaas, Arne K. Sandvik, Astrid Lægreid
• Keywords: Annotations, BMCBI 2006, Popular Analytical Tool, Tool