Epicenter Software

Overview

There are many software packages for analysis of microarray data. What makes Genetrix uniquely powerful and effective?

Genetrix was created with the philosophy that a gene expression microarray experiment is a BIOLOGICAL investigation, aimed at deriving a BIOLOGICAL insight. Rigorous statistical methods and effective bioinformatics are essential, but these tools rarely lead to definitive answers. Major multiple testing and overfitting problems (due to the the large number of observations per sample), inherent technological limitations, and the incredible complexity of biologic systems, ensure that statistical approaches result in, at best, a multitude of tantalizing leads.

Look closely at the set of features provided by Genetrix and compare these with other available packages. Genetrix includes all the standard statistical and machine learning tools, in most cases with features that go well beyond those offered elsewhere. Now look at the range of tools that aid in the organization, visualization, and biological interpretation of the results and you’ll see why we believe Genetrix to be unmatched for features and power.

Microarray experiements are costly. Your bioinformatics software represents a minor component of the cost but is crucial in effectively mining the data; to explore the data for new leads, to test study hypotheses, and to take full advantage of the extensive Web databases that place your findings in a biological context. If your current software falls short of Genetrix on a point-by-point comparison, you owe it to yourself to download the Genetrix demo and see for yourself how a powerful, integrated software solution will help maximize your microarray investment.