From 44efbf4650948f3734fd6fe8042d0423f7a22f52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Saunak Sen Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 15:49:55 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Small edits to README. --- README.md | 34 ++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 129195e..cc03306 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,11 +7,10 @@ *A Statistical Toolbox for QTL Analysis* -`BigRiverQTL.jl` is a user-friendly Julia package that supports -efficient and interpretable quantitative trait locus (QTL) -analysis. This comprehensive toolbox encompasses three core components -tailored to streamline the entire QTL analysis workflow: -preprocessing, genomic scanning, and result visualization. +`BigRiverQTL.jl` is a package that makes it easier to perform +quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis in Julia. It consists of +three components streamline the QTL analysis workflow: +preprocessing, genome scans, and visualization. - **Preprocessing:** The preprocessing functions are designed to seamlessly import and convert genomic data into an efficient and @@ -19,19 +18,18 @@ preprocessing, genomic scanning, and result visualization. capabilities for quickly calculating kinship matrices, ensuring data readiness for subsequent analysis phases. -- **Genomic Scanning:** `BigRiverQTL.jl` provides advanced genomic - scanning capabilities through `BulkLMM.jl` for swift single-trait - scans, which surpass other methods in terms of computational - speed. For analyses involving multiple traits, the package employs - `FlxQTL.jl`, a cutting-edge approach that detects complex trait - interrelations. - -- **Result Visualization:** The third component of `BigRiverQTL.jl` - enriches the analytical experience by offering plotting tools - designed to illustrate the outcomes of genomic scans. The plotting - functions are useful for interpreting the results and aid in the - derivation of meaningful conclusions - +- **Genome Scans:** We provide the capabilities to perform a large + number of univariate genome scans using + [`BulkLMM.jl`](https://github.com/senresearch/BulkLMM.jl). For + analyses involving multiple traits, we provide an interface to + [`FlxQTL.jl`](https://github.com/senresearch/FlxQTL.jl) to analyze + longitudinal traits and complex trait correlations. + +- **Visualization:** The third component of the package offers + plotting tools designed to visualize genome scans including eQTL + scans using the + [`BigRiverQTLPlots.jl`](https://github.com/senresearch/BigRiverQTLPlots.jl) + package. ## Installation