Bioinformatics BI_E0007

title : Bioinformatics Visualization and Integration with Open Standards: The Bluejay Genomic Browser

author: Andrei L. Turinsky1, Andrew C. Ah-Seng1, Paul M.K. Gordon1, Julie N. Stromer1, Morgan L. Taschuk1, Emily W. Xu1, Christoph W. Sensen1

year: 2005

place of pulbish : canada

abstract :

We have created a new Java™-based integrated computational environment for the exploration of genomic data, called Bluejay. The system is capable of using almost any XML file related to genomic data. Non-XML data sources can be accessed via a proxy server. Bluejay has several features, which are new to Bioinformatics, including an unlimited semantic zoom capability, coupled with Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) outputs; an implementation of the XLink standard, which features access to MAGPIE Genecards as well as any BioMOBY service accessible over the Internet; and the integration of gene chip analysis tools with the functional assignments. The system can be used as a signed web applet, Web Start, and a local stand-alone application, with or without connection to the Internet. It is available free of charge and as open source via http://bluejay.ucalgary.ca.