GEMINI: The Genomic Search Engine

GEMINI allows users to more effectively search Level 3 gene expression datasets from the Cancer Genome Atlas Project, by using data itself as a query. Rather than performing a keyword search, GEMINI compares the similarity of your data to existing TCGA samples to determine the most relevant results. To submit a query, upload your data to the Query section in one of the following formats:

• An HDF5 file, with three datasets:
  • 'Sample'-- An array with one entry, the Sample ID for this query
  • 'Feature'-- An array of gene IDs
  • 'Data'-- An array of gene expression values for each gene in 'Feature'.
• A tab delimited .txt file with Level 3 gene expression data from the TCGA
• A comma-separated (.csv) file with a header and two columns for GeneID and expression value

The query submission box provides example of each of the above formats. All formats use the same set of genes, those of an Agilent G4502A scanner.

GEMINI organizes samples into distinct searchable datasets, such as OV for ovarian cancer samples. Once you have uploaded your query, select a dataset from the dropdown menu and click the search button.