What is CLC Genomics Workbench?
CLC Genomics Workbench is a powerful desktop program designed specifically for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface to guide researchers through common workflows like mapping reads to a reference genome, identifying genomic variants, analyzing gene expression, and more.
Some key features of CLC Genomics Workbench include:
- Support for all major NGS data types and platforms including Illumina, Ion Torrent, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore
- Hundreds of analysis tools for variant calling, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, metagenomics, and more
- Visualization of mappings, variants, annotations, andrelationships
- Collaboration features for sharing data and analysis among teams
- Customizable workflows and reporting
- Secure access control and auditing for clinical settings
The standard edition of CLC Genomics Workbench contains tools to analyze common assays while the clinical edition has additional features for regulatory compliance, enhanced security, electronic signatures, etc.
Overall, CLC Genomics Workbench simplifies complex NGS data analysis with an easy-to-use and scalable desktop solution suitable for a wide range of applications and user expertise.
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