MyGeneFriends: A Social Network Linking Genes, Genetic Diseases, and Researchers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The constant and massive increase of biological data offers unprecedented opportunities to decipher the function and evolution of genes and their roles in human diseases. However, the multiplicity of sources and flow of data mean that efficient access to useful information and knowledge production has become a major challenge. This challenge can be addressed by taking inspiration from Web 2.0 and particularly social networks, which are at the forefront of big data exploration and human-data interaction.

Objective

MyGeneFriends is a Web platform inspired by social networks, devoted to genetic disease analysis, and organized around three types of proactive agents: genes, humans, and genetic diseases. The aim of this study was to improve exploration and exploitation

SUBMITTER: Allot A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5493784 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature