microGalaxy: A gateway to tools, workflows, and training for reproducible and FAIR analysis of microbial data

bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Dec 27:2024.12.23.629682. doi: 10.1101/2024.12.23.629682.

Abstract

Microbial research generates vast and complex data from diverse omics technologies, necessitating innovative analytical solutions. microGalaxy (Galaxy for Microbiology) addresses these needs with a user-friendly platform that integrates 220+ tool suites and 65+ curated workflows for microbial analyses, including taxonomic profiling, assembly, annotation, and functional analysis. Hosted on the main EU Galaxy server (microgalaxy.usegalaxy.eu), it supports workflow creation & customization, sharing, and updates across public and private Galaxy servers, ensuring flexibility and reproducibility. The platform also offers 45+ tutorials, 15+ instructional videos, and structured learning pathways, empowering researchers to conduct advanced analyses. Backed by a community-driven approach, microGalaxy prioritizes tool testing, semi-automatic updates, and multi-omics integration to meet global research demands. With its focus on rapid workflow prototyping and high-throughput processing, microGalaxy provides scalable resources for researchers at all expertise levels, enabling them to tackle challenges in microbial data analysis with confidence and efficiency.

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