HBIcloud: A comprehensive, user-centric platform for integrative multi-omics analysis
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HBIcloud is an online platform that integrates multi-dimensional omics tools.
It enables users to perform analyses without requiring advanced programming skills.
It offers over 100 tools through a simple, one-stop operation, catering to a wide range of needs.
HBIcloud streamlines data preprocessing, normalization, and integration to aid research.
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The rapid expansion of multi-omics data has revolutionized biological research but introduced significant challenges in data integration and analysis, particularly for researchers without advanced computational expertise. HBIcloud addresses this gap by offering a centralized, user-friendly online platform integrating 103 tools across genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, phenomics, and multi-omics integration. Through standardized workflows, extensive parameter customization, and detailed documentation, HBIcloud enables researchers to conduct high-quality, reproducible analyses without programming skills. The platform streamlines data preprocessing, normalization, and integration, empowering users to explore complex biological systems and drive innovation in multi-omics research. Furthermore, we discuss the prospects of HBIcloud, including planned enhancements and its potential for high citation impact within the scientific community. By providing a robust and versatile platform, HBIcloud aims to accelerate discovery and innovation in the field of multi-omics, fostering collaborative research and expanding the boundaries of biological understanding. The official website of HBIcloud is https://bioinformatics.hainanu.edu.cn/hbicloud/. -
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He S., Luo Y., Dong W., et al. (2025). HBIcloud: A comprehensive, user-centric platform for integrative multi-omics analysis. The Innovation Life 3:100157. https://doi.org/10.59717/j.xinn-life.2025.100157
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He S., Luo Y., Dong W., et al. (2025). HBIcloud: A comprehensive, user-centric platform for integrative multi-omics analysis. The Innovation Life 3:100157. https://doi.org/10.59717/j.xinn-life.2025.100157
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Figure 1.
Overview of the 103 tools integrated in HBIcloud
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Figure 2.
The online homepage of HBIcloud.
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Figure 3.
Schematic representation of HBIcloud tool usage
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Figure 4.
Representative genomic tools in HBIcloud
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Figure 5.
Representative transcriptomic tools in HBIcloud
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Figure 6.
Representative proteomic tools in HBIcloud
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Figure 7.
The HBIcloud platform contains representative phenomics tools
