Data Sheet: Software
Highlights of Illumina Beadstudio Software
• Cutting Edge:
powerful data manipulation, heat map and cluster analysis
• See Your Data in a New Way:
graphical analysis using the Illumina Genome Viewer (IGV) and
Illumina Chromosome Browser (ICB)
• High Performance:
sophisticated algorithms to support of genomic investigation
• Integrative:
common framework that supports multiple application
modules
• Freedom for Downstream Analysis:
export data for use in downstream applications (e.g.,
SpotFire
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or GeneSpring
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)
Introduction
As high-throughput systems enable increasingly complex bioinfor-
matics data to be generated, researchers turn towards managing,
processing, and analyzing their data. Thus, there is a need for a state-
of-the-art software package that combines ease-of-use with powerful
visualization tools to streamline the analysis process. Illumina is proud
to introduce its leading-edge analytical software platform, BeadStudio,
and its associated analytical modules (GT, GX, LOH Plus).
BeadStudio’s modular design allows Illumina to respond to evolving
customer needs by releasing add-on software modules that integrate
seamlessly into the BeadStudio Framework.
As new assays or applications are developed, the BeadStudio product
family will continue to support scientists’ most current needs. This
modular approach also enables users to rely on a familiar common
graphical user interface, minimizing the need for new software training
as additional modules are released. In addition, the BeadStudio archi-
tecture is designed to support the ow of information for downstream
data compatibility with other applications (e.g., SpotFire or Gene-
Spring).
Illumina
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BeadStudio Data Analysis Software
Modules
Illumina’s BeadStudio delivers high-quality software for cutting-edge data analysis and advanced
visualization tools for the following applications: Genotyping, Gene Expression, and Loss of
Heterozygosity (LOH).
Genotyping (GT) Module
The BeadStudio GT Module provides automated genotype calling
and sample clustering. Powerful visualization tools and quality-control
features enable graphical output of data and reports on reproducibility
and Mendelian consistency. Bead Studio Framework features such
as heat maps, scatter plots, the Illumina Genome Viewer (IGV), the
Illumina Chromosome Browser (ICB), the Illumina Sequence Viewer
(ISV) and Innium Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
integration add additional functionality to this module.
Gene Expression (GX) Module
The BeadStudio GX Module is designed for analysis of Whole-
Genome Gene Expression BeadChips and Focused Arrays for the
Direct Hyb and DASL
®
Assays. Advanced analytical features include
gene-level analysis, statistical tools for differential expression analysis,
sample controls, heat maps (Figure 3), bar plots and clustering tools.
Enhanced data management enables hierarchical organization of
samples, groups, groupsets and associated project analysis.
Figure 1: Genoplot Generated Using Beadstudio
Genotyping Module
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The BeadStudio Genotyping Module clusters genotype calls into AA, AB
and BB clusters for easy viewing and data analysis.