New and Updated Online Tutorials for dbGaP, GAD, and DGV from OpenHelix

Comprehensive tutorials on the publicly available dbGaP, GAD, and DGV databases enable researchers to quickly and effectively use these invaluable resources.

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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 16, 2009

OpenHelix today announced the availability of new tutorial suites on dbGaP, Genetic Assocation Database (GAD) and Database of Genomic Variants (DGV). The dbGaP resource is a database of genotypes and phenotypes with extensive variation data and clinical details GAD is an annotated resource connecting human genes and polymorphisms to diseases and traits, and DGV or Database of Genomic Variants, catalogs and displays structural variation in the human genome. These three new tutorials in conjunction with additional OpenHelix tutorials on dbSNP, VISTA, HapMap, GeneSNPs, SeattleSNPs, Genome Variation Server and many others, give the researcher an excellent set of training resources to assist in their genetic association and variation research.

The tutorial suites, available for single purchase or through a low- priced yearly subscription to all OpenHelix tutorials, contain an online, narrated, multi-media tutorial, which runs in just about any browser connected to the web, along with slides with full script, handouts and exercises. These tutorials will teach users:

dbGaP

to perform basic and advanced searches and navigate the dbGaP site
to understand the displays for the main open access data types: studies, variables, documents, and analyses
to use the analysis browser to identify candidate genomic regions for genotype-phenotype associations and to manipulate and customize the browser displays GAD

GAD

to view GAD tables from different perspectives
to read detailed reports for unique genetic associations
to perform basic searches for genes, diseases, polymorphisms, environmental factors, and references
to perform advanced queries
to do a batch query for a large gene list
add a new genetic association or edit an existing one

DGV

to browse and search through DGV's structural variant data
how to find, understand and link to more genomic variation details
to navigate and customize your data using the genome browser
how to perform a BLAT sequence search

With the tutorials, researchers can quickly learn to effectively and efficiently use these resources. The scripts, handouts and other materials can also be used as a reference or for training others. To find out more about these and over 70 other tutorial suites visit the OpenHelix Catalog and OpenHelix. Or visit the OpenHelix Blog for up-to-date information on genomics and genomics resources.

About OpenHelix:
OpenHelix, LLC, (http://www.openhelix.com) provides the genomics knowledge you need when you need it. OpenHelix provides online self-run tutorials and on-site training for institutions and companies on the most powerful and popular free, web-based, publicly accessible bioinformatics resources. In addition, OpenHelix is contracted by resource providers to provide comprehensive, long-term training and outreach programs.

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