European Galaxy Server
The European Galaxy Server is a publicly available, web-based analysis platform that enables researchers to perform complex data analyses without the need for local software installation or advanced programming skills. It provides access to a wide range of bioinformatics tools and workflows in a reproducible, transparent, and user-friendly environment, running on the de.NBI Cloud infrastructure and operated as part of the European Galaxy ecosystem.
Key Benefits
- Web-based access to bioinformatics tools without local installation.
- Reproducible analyses through recorded workflows and histories.
- Free access to substantial computational resources for research use.
- User-friendly graphical interface suitable for beginners and experts.
- Integrated data management and sharing capabilities.
Features
- Large collection of tools covering genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metagenomics, and more.
- Workflow editor for building, reusing, and sharing analysis pipelines.
- History tracking to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
- Support for data upload, visualization, and result export.
- Integration with training materials and community workflows.
Applications
- Data analysis in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metagenomics.
- Teaching and training in bioinformatics and data analysis.
- Rapid prototyping and testing of analysis workflows.
- Collaborative research through shared datasets and workflows.
Intended Use
The European Galaxy Server is intended for life-science researchers, educators, and students who want to analyze biological data in a reproducible way using a web-based platform, without requiring command-line expertise or local computing infrastructure. While its primary focus within de.NBI is the life sciences, Galaxy is also used in other domains such as the humanities and astrophysics.
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