METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR QUERYING SEQUENCE-CENTRIC SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

According to various embodiments, aspects of the invention provide a highly efficient meta-analysis infrastructure for performing research queries across a large number of studies and experiments from diverse sequencing technologies as well as different biological and chemical assays, data types and organisms, as well as systems to build and add to such an infrastructure. The methods, systems and apparatuses described enable combining orthogonal types of data and available public knowledge to elucidate mechanisms governing normal development, disease progression, as well as susceptibility of individuals to disease or response to drug treatments.