Features
A complete toolkit for genomic pathogen analysis
Genome Detective brings together specialized tools designed for researchers, clinical laboratories, and public health institutions. From broad-spectrum pathogen detection to detailed genome interpretation, every feature is built to deliver speed, accuracy, and clarity, without compromising scientific depth or regulatory readiness.
Whether you are diagnosing infections, discovering new pathogens, or monitoring outbreaks, Genome Detective provides a unified platform that scales with your needs.
Pathogen identification
Detect what matters, even when it’s unexpected
Genome Detective rapidly detects and classifies viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites in both targeted and metagenomic datasets. Advanced homology-based algorithms ensure high sensitivity across diverse sample types and sequencing platforms.
Ideal for: diagnostics, pathogen discovery, outbreak investigation
Genome reconstruction & alignment
From reads to genomes, automatically
Genome Detective reconstructs partial or full genomes where possible and aligns them against selected references using our proprietary Advanced Genome Aligner (AGA) technology.
Ideal for: novel pathogen analysis, evolutionary studies
Mutation & variant analysis
Track genetic change with confidence
Identify nucleotide and amino acid mutations that matter for diagnostics, epidemiology, and therapeutic decision-making. Genome Detective automatically highlights relevant variants and presents them in a clear, interpretable format.
Ideal for: variant surveillance, resistance monitoring, research
Subtyping & lineage assignement
Purpose-built tools for high-impact pathogens
Dedicated subtyping pipelines provide fast and accurate phylogeny-based classification for key viral pathogens, using curated references and expert-defined rules.
Ideal for: clinical reporting, surveillance programs, public health labs
Visualisation & reporting
Complex data, made interpretable
Turn genomic data into insights with interactive visualizations and structured reports designed for both scientific and non-bioinformatics users. Routine tasks are automated, allowing bioinformaticians to focus on complex cases, while detailed reports provide the evidence behind summarized conclusions.
Ideal for: reporting, collaboration, decision-making
Data management
Your data, organized and secure
Genome Detective ensures your project and sample data are structured, annotated, and securely stored for long-term accessibility and efficient collaboration. Specific samples can be quickly retrieved at any time via the query interface. Historical results remain available for analysis, enabling epidemiology studies, hospital hygiene insights, and other retrospective investigations.
Ideal for: laboratories, consortia, surveillance networks
Workflow content
Flexible bioinformatics protocols
Define and manage the analytical workflows used in Genome Detective. Users can configure parameters for each analysis, pin specific software versions, and ensure reproducibility across projects.
Ideal for: clinical reporting, surveillance programs, public health labs
Regularly updated reference databases
Continuously curated, scientifically grounded
Genome Detective actively uses carefully curated versions of reference databases, to ensure that analyses reflect the latest scientific knowledge.
Why it matters: Up-to-date references mean more accurate typing, fewer false negatives, and future-proof analyses.
Built for scale, validation and trust
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