RGD announces the Virtual Comparative Mapping tool full release
RGD is excited to announce the full release of our enhanced virtual mapping tool, VCMap.
Designed for genomic visualization and exploring conserved synteny among different RGD species, the tool was developed in collaboration with Bio::Neos (https://bioneos.com/).
VCMap facilitates visualization of genomic synteny between species on a gene, region, or chromosome level. This will promote discovery of genetic elements responsible for quantitative trait variation. The user interface provides chromosomal level views optimized for comparison of regions and gene localization across species to meet the ultimate researcher-driven goal of comparative genomics.
For a short introduction, see our Facebook/Meta page:
https://www.facebook.com/RatGenomeDatabase?ref=embed_page.
Please note that after you Load VCMap you can click the question mark icon in the top right corner of the tool to open a VCMap Help page for more information about features and functionality. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions, or suggestions for future features, feel free to contact us: https://rgd.mcw.edu/rgdweb/contact/contactus.html.
To use VCMap, go to https://rgd.mcw.edu/vcmap/.