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UCSC Genome Browser

Explore, visualize, and compare genomic data with the UCSC Genome Browser: free, open-access tools for the human genome and beyond.·genome.ucsc.edu

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The UCSC Genome Browser is a web-based tool that provides rapid, interactive visualization of any requested portion of a genome at any scale, together with dozens of aligned annotation tracks such as known genes, predicted genes, ESTs, mRNAs, CpG islands, and chromosomal bands. It supports multiple species and assemblies (including human GRCh38/hg38, GRCh37/hg19, T2T-CHM13/hs1, and mouse assemblies) and lets users add their own custom tracks or track hubs for research or educational purposes. Companion tools include BLAT and In-Silico PCR for sequence alignment, the Table Browser for downloading and filtering data, LiftOver for converting coordinates between assemblies, and a REST API for programmatic access.

What it's for

Interactively visualize genomic dataRapidly align sequences to the genome (BLAT)Rapidly align PCR primer pairs to the genome (In-Silico PCR)Download and filter data from the Genome Browser (Table Browser)Convert genome coordinates between assemblies (LiftOver)Annotate genomic variants (Variant Annotation Integrator)Retrieve data in JSON format via REST APICreate and manage custom annotation tracksConfigure, save, and share short links to Genome Browser views (Sessions)Display personal or third-party data annotations (Track Hubs)Teach genomic topics using undergraduate-level modules

Features 19

  • BLAT sequence alignment tool
  • Cloud access options
  • Custom Tracks upload
  • Data Integrator
  • Dozens of aligned annotation tracks (genes, ESTs, mRNAs, CpG islands, etc.)
  • Gene Interactions tool
  • In-Silico PCR primer alignment tool
  • Interactive genome visualization at any scale
  • LiftOver coordinate conversion between genome assemblies
  • Mirror sites (Euro/Asia) for improved access
  • MySQL and FTP data access
  • Public and private Sessions for sharing browser views
  • REST API returning data in JSON format
  • Support for multiple genome assemblies (human hg38, hg19, T2T-CHM13; mouse mm39, mm10) and GenArk genome repository
  • Table Browser for downloading and filtering track data
  • Teaching modules and training materials for undergraduate education
  • Track Collection Builder
  • Track Hubs for hosting and viewing external data annotations
  • Variant Annotation Integrator

At a glance

free tieropen sourceAPI
TypeWeb app
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
Forresearchers, educators, students
CompanyThe Regents of the University of California

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Pricing

All listed tools and access are free and open-access; a physical 'Genome Browser Store' is mentioned but no product prices are shown.

Genome Browser (free access)Free

Described as free, open-access tools for the human genome and beyond.

Last checked 28 days ago·