In our recent post on VSWarehouse 3, we discussed how our comprehensive workflow system streamlines genomic analysis pipelines by directly integrating with your existing cloud infrastructure. Today, we will explore how you can use VarSeq to analyze the data produced by these workflows directly in your browser.
Bringing VarSeq to Your Browser
With VSWarehouse3, our premier variant analysis platform is now more accessible than ever, thanks to our ability to launch a fully functional VarSeq instance right from your web browser. This eliminates the need for dedicated desktop installations and ensures that your analysis environment is always up-to-date and seamlessly integrated into your existing cloud infrastructure.
Fast File Access with Direct Cloud Integration
One of the primary advantages of running VarSeq in your browser is its close proximity to your genomic data. This VarSeq instance operates directly in the same cloud environment that hosts your large genomic data files. This means that you can visualize the read alignments in your BAM files and annotate against cloud-hosted variant catalogs without the latency of remote file streaming. Whether your data resides on Amazon S3 or other cloud-mounted drives, this setup enables lightning-fast file access, reducing latency and improving overall performance.
By leveraging cloud storage solutions like S3, labs can scale their operations without compromising on speed or efficiency. No more downloading large datasets to local machines or dealing with sluggish remote connections—your variant analysis tools are now tightly integrated within a single, cohesive environment.
A Comprehensive Analysis Environment
In addition to VarSeq, the browser-based environment includes access to supporting applications such as a word processor, PDF viewer, and code editor. These tools are invaluable for editing reports, exploring clinical evidence, and creating custom evaluation scripts. Furthermore, the system can be configured to include additional applications, providing a truly customizable workspace tailored to your lab’s unique needs.
Looking Ahead
The ability to launch VarSeq directly in your browser is just one example of how we’re making complex variant analysis workflows more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. As we move closer to the release of VSWarehouse 3, we are focused on expanding the platform’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our users. Stay tuned, as we will discuss these new capabilities in future blog posts. If you have any questions or would like to see a demo of these capabilities, please reach out to us at [email protected].