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General Overview
What is BLASTDeepSeq?
BLAST DeepSeq is an AI-powered in-silico analysis tool designed to automate and streamline DNA/RNA assay sequence analysis and reporting for life sciences research and molecular diagnostics. It integrates advanced BLAST algorithms, taxonomy-based filtering, and mutation analysis to deliver accurate, rapid results.
Who can use BLAST DeepSeq?
BLAST DeepSeq is useful for molecular diagnostics companies, clinical laboratories, assay developers, bioinformatics teams, and research laboratories that need to validate or analyze oligonucleotide, primer, probe, and amplicon sequences.
How does BLAST DeepSeq work?
The tool uses NCBI database queries combined with custom AI-driven rules to:
- Detect sequence matches
- Identify mismatches and mutations
- Filter results by taxonomy
- Generate detailed reports for assay performance and inclusivity/exclusivity checks
What types of analysis can BLAST DeepSeq perform?
- Primer, probe, and amplicon validation
- Sequence Alignment
- Inclusivity and exclusivity verification
- Mismatch and mutation identification
- Taxonomy-based filtering
- Accession grouping and classification based on qPCR detection prediction
Is BLAST DeepSeq cloud-based or locally installed?
BLAST DeepSeq is available as a cloud-hosted solution. This ensures fast database access, regular updates, and no local installation requirements.
How is this tool different from NCBI BLAST?
While BLAST DeepSeq offers BLAST capabilities, it distinguishes itself by incorporating dedicated modules for primer and probe alignment, detection, inclusivity, and exclusivity. Rather than utilizing BLAST in conjunction with various sequence alignment and analysis tools, BLAST DeepSeq consolidates all analyses into a single, integrated platform. This streamlines the analytical process, enabling the completion of comprehensive analyses in minutes, rather than days or weeks. BLAST DeepSeq also generates reports to support your organization’s documentation needs.
BLAST DeepSeq Application Tool Use
Is my data secure?
BLAST DeepSeq employs industry-standard security measures, including end-to-end encryption for all data in transit and at rest.
Can I clear/delete my data from the tool?
Yes.
How long is my analysis available in the tool?
The length of time your data is stored depends upon your subscription level. We recommend reviewing your plan details for specific retention timelines; however, customers with a subscription plan may print, download, or export their results at any time to keep their own copy.
What database(s) are used by the tool?
Currently, BLAST DeepSeq utilizes the NCBI GenBank database. At this time, use of other databases is available as a customized solution for our Enterprise customers. Contact us for more details.
What if I want to reference a different database? Is this possible?
Currently analyses are generated using databases used by NCBI. We are working on including additional databases. We would like to hear from our users which other databases they would want to be made available.
Can I share my results?
Sharing is available for plus, professional, and enterprise users.
Do you offer customized solutions?
Yes. For more information. Please contact us.
Do you offer demonstrations?
Please visit this link for a demonstration.