Qlucore's Omics Explorer 2.1 bioinformatics software features a log function that is claimed to help drive efficiency within the pharmaceutical research and development sector.
Omics Explorer is a data analysis tool that allows researchers in the life science and biotechnology industries to shorten analysis time and achieve results more quickly, thanks to the product's speed and statistical analysis capabilities.
The log functionality in the most recent version of Qlucore Omics Explorer provides a way for researchers working in research and development to keep a step-by-step record of exactly what they have done during an experiment by storing log points in a detailed log file.
Users can then store and access this information at any point and can even annotate each log point with specific comments if desired.
Each of these log points contains all of the information needed to 'snap back' to the exact stage when the log point was created, with all plots, colours and settings reset accordingly.
When a researcher restores a log point in this way, the application will allow the user to continue with the analysis from that point forward.
Carl-Johan Ivarsson, president of Qlucore, said: 'Our unique log function allows researchers to revert back to an earlier stage of an experiment very quickly, so that they can test a variety of different hypotheses from a particular point without having to start the whole experiment over again from the beginning.
'This function is also helping to boost efficiency by allowing researchers to record their results easily, so that they can spend more time on the actual analysis and less time documenting what they have done,' he added.
Those working in research and development can share Qlucore Omics Explorer's log files with others.
As a result, different members of the same research group can now work together and with greater efficiency, as each researcher can apply his or her own knowledge and approach to the same data from the same starting point, according to the company.
For example, one researcher might create several log points of results during his or her analysis.
With Qlucore Omics Explorer, the researcher can then send the log file to a second member of the project team who can restore these same log points and then continue the analysis in his or her own way.
Since this restore process is fast, researchers can quickly 'snap back' to any point in the experiment.
As a result, Qlucore Omics Explorer is said to be helping to drive creativity within the area of research and development by making it easier and faster for people to work together.
Since Qlucore Omics Explorer's user interface displays all datasets as 3D images, it is claimed to be simple for a range researchers to visualise their results directly on their computer screen in real time.
As such, Qlucore Omics Explorer enables scientists and biologists to explore hypotheses and alternative scenarios within seconds.
The software allows researchers to study data and to look for patterns and structures, without needing to be statistics or computer experts.
