• Accurate. Flexible. Secure.

    Computomics provides high-quality data analysis for even the most complex genomics projects.

  • Computomics Services

    Computomics’ next-generation sequencing data analysis techniques can deliver unprecedented genomic insight for your research. We offer a wide range of services including:

    De novo Assembly

    • Chromosome level assemblies: Generate genome assemblies for even large polyploid genomes.
    • Polyploid genomes: Our expertise lies in assembling large, polyploid genomes up to 22 Gbp in size.

    • Genetic variance studies, marker development, and pre-breeding: We offer additional resources to apply your de novo assembly results.

    Client Project: Computomics performed a de novo assembly of two indica elite rice lines using both Illumina and PacBio data. We constructed a genetic map using 2000 F2 generation individuals to build pseudochromosome level assemblies with >95% of the scaffolds in chromosomes and >99% gene space cover.

    De novo Annotation

    • Explore biological function: Assess isoforms and reveal biological pathways.
    • Trait mapping: Map traits to genomic positions and assess the severity of mutations in coding regions.
    • Re-annotate existing assemblies: Reveal new isoforms and non-coding RNAs.

    Client Project: Using machine learning-based gene finding tools on over 40 RNASeq datasets, we annotated four reference genomes of closely related species. These tools allow us to quickly annotate your genomes from closely related species - some projects completed in just a few hours.

    Transcriptomics

    • Differential gene expression: Utilize RNASeq data to discover trait-relevant regulation.
    • Combine multiple data sets: Enhance comparative analysis by combining datasets regardless of the sequencing technology.
    • Transcriptional dynamics: Explore transcriptional dynamics in plant growth and stress response.

    Client Project: We compared more than 400 different RNASeq samples from seven different tissues of a polyploid crop. Using PacBio IsoSeq, we accurately determined more than 1000 novel transcript isoforms. Plant immune response genes were found to be the fastest-evolving gene family in this project.

    Genotyping and Genome Graphs

    • Develop new markers: Develop thousands of new markers across the entire genome.
    • Low cost: We genotype polyploid species, even without a reference genome, at low cost.
    • Unbiased marker discovery: Get a complete overview of every part of the genome.
    • Customization: We customize the setup of your genotyping projects for each genome, species, population size for the marker amount you require.
    • Correlate traits to gene expression data: Identify traits linked to large structural variants and correlate then with gene expression data.

    • Accelerate selection: Build haplotype blocks or a genome graph to compare hundreds of varieties

    Client Project: We called variants in over 400 lines of a polyploid crop and developed suitable markers for allele-specific PCR. For any project, we continuously perform all genotyping using the same, customized parameters. This makes results comparable and reproducible.

    Genomic Selection: Predicting Phenotypes

    • Predict performance: Learn how your hybrid will perform before it is field-tested.

    • High throughput: Genotype millions of genetic markers in thousands of plant lines.

    • Responsive analysis design: Receive Breeding Values within 24 hours and improve the model with each cycle.

    Client Project: We performed reference-free genotyping of four stages of a breeding program to determine which locations are most predictive for the entire region. This reduced the number of regions needed for early-stage selection from eleven to just three, freeing up space and saving costs.

    Metagenomics and Microbial Genomics

    • Simultaneous visualization: Identify species, genes, transcripts, and metabolic networks simultaneously.
    • Fast and specific: Analysis of raw data of 1.8 billion reads to visualized results in only two days.
    • Explore complex communities: Investigate complex microbial communities without the need for time-consuming culturing.
    • Correlate traits to gene expression data: Identify traits linked to large structural variants and correlate then with gene expression data.

    Client Project: We compared dozens of microbial samples, considering gene content, metabolic pathways, and taxonomy. The speed of our award-winning alignment tool allowed annotations using multiple reference databases. We delivered results in several formats to ensure future accessibility and immediate utility.

    Epigenomics

    • Define breeding strategies: Cutting edge methods of epigenome profiling allow you to easily define plant breeding strategies.
    • Identify new markers: Develop non-genetic markers and explore novel epialleles modulating traits
    • Identify gene expression regulators: Quickly identify regulators of gene expression and detect loci of adaptive stress responses.

    Client Project: Using MethylScore, we accurately identified discrete DNA methylation differences of short-term heritability in response to hyperosmotic stress that was associated with transcriptional and phenotypic changes. We determined that these acquired adaptations were sensitively found in non-CG contexts only.

    De novo Assembly
    +

    De novo Assembly

    • Chromosome level assemblies: Generate genome assemblies for even large polyploid genomes.
    • Polyploid genomes: Our expertise lies in assembling large, polyploid genomes up to 22 Gbp in size.

    • Genetic variance studies, marker development, and pre-breeding: We offer additional resources to apply your de novo assembly results.

    Client Project: Computomics performed a de novo assembly of two indica elite rice lines using both Illumina and PacBio data. We constructed a genetic map using 2000 F2 generation individuals to build pseudochromosome level assemblies with >95% of the scaffolds in chromosomes and >99% gene space cover.

    De novo Annotation
    +

    De novo Annotation

    • Explore biological function: Assess isoforms and reveal biological pathways.
    • Trait mapping: Map traits to genomic positions and assess the severity of mutations in coding regions.
    • Re-annotate existing assemblies: Reveal new isoforms and non-coding RNAs.

    Client Project: Using machine learning-based gene finding tools on over 40 RNASeq datasets, we annotated four reference genomes of closely related species. These tools allow us to quickly annotate your genomes from closely related species - some projects completed in just a few hours.

    Transcriptome Studies
    +

    Transcriptomics

    • Differential gene expression: Utilize RNASeq data to discover trait-relevant regulation.
    • Combine multiple data sets: Enhance comparative analysis by combining datasets regardless of the sequencing technology.
    • Transcriptional dynamics: Explore transcriptional dynamics in plant growth and stress response.

    Client Project: We compared more than 400 different RNASeq samples from seven different tissues of a polyploid crop. Using PacBio IsoSeq, we accurately determined more than 1000 novel transcript isoforms. Plant immune response genes were found to be the fastest-evolving gene family in this project.

    Genotyping
    +

    Genotyping and Genome Graphs

    • Develop new markers: Develop thousands of new markers across the entire genome.
    • Low cost: We genotype polyploid species, even without a reference genome, at low cost.
    • Unbiased marker discovery: Get a complete overview of every part of the genome.
    • Customization: We customize the setup of your genotyping projects for each genome, species, population size for the marker amount you require.
    • Correlate traits to gene expression data: Identify traits linked to large structural variants and correlate then with gene expression data.

    • Accelerate selection: Build haplotype blocks or a genome graph to compare hundreds of varieties

    Client Project: We called variants in over 400 lines of a polyploid crop and developed suitable markers for allele-specific PCR. For any project, we continuously perform all genotyping using the same, customized parameters. This makes results comparable and reproducible.

    Genomic Selection
    +

    Genomic Selection: Predicting Phenotypes

    • Predict performance: Learn how your hybrid will perform before it is field-tested.

    • High throughput: Genotype millions of genetic markers in thousands of plant lines.

    • Responsive analysis design: Receive Breeding Values within 24 hours and improve the model with each cycle.

    Client Project: We performed reference-free genotyping of four stages of a breeding program to determine which locations are most predictive for the entire region. This reduced the number of regions needed for early-stage selection from eleven to just three, freeing up space and saving costs.

    Metagenomics
    +

    Metagenomics and Microbial Genomics

    • Simultaneous visualization: Identify species, genes, transcripts, and metabolic networks simultaneously.
    • Fast and specific: Analysis of raw data of 1.8 billion reads to visualized results in only two days.
    • Explore complex communities: Investigate complex microbial communities without the need for time-consuming culturing.
    • Correlate traits to gene expression data: Identify traits linked to large structural variants and correlate then with gene expression data.

    Client Project: We compared dozens of microbial samples, considering gene content, metabolic pathways, and taxonomy. The speed of our award-winning alignment tool allowed annotations using multiple reference databases. We delivered results in several formats to ensure future accessibility and immediate utility.

    Epigenomics
    +

    Epigenomics

    • Define breeding strategies: Cutting edge methods of epigenome profiling allow you to easily define plant breeding strategies.
    • Identify new markers: Develop non-genetic markers and explore novel epialleles modulating traits
    • Identify gene expression regulators: Quickly identify regulators of gene expression and detect loci of adaptive stress responses.

    Client Project: Using MethylScore, we accurately identified discrete DNA methylation differences of short-term heritability in response to hyperosmotic stress that was associated with transcriptional and phenotypic changes. We determined that these acquired adaptations were sensitively found in non-CG contexts only.

  • Workflow of a Computomics project

    Computomics goes above and beyond to deliver unparalleled data analysis services. We work closely with you to identify your research goals, map out a strategy to achieve them, and define your deliverables. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation.

    Initial Consultation

    Experimental Design

    Quotation

    Data Generation

    Final Report & Presentation

    Feedback

    Progress Report

    Analysis

  • Partners

    Collaborations with Academic Institutions

    University of Tübingen

    Tübingen, Germany

    Daniel Huson's Lab for Algorithms in Bioinformatics

    Center for Bioinformatics Tübingen

    Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology

    Tübingen, Germany

    Detlef Weigel's Department for Molecular Biology

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich

    Zurich, Switzerland

    Karsten Borgwardt's Machine Learning & Computational Biology Lab

    The Gunnar Rätsch Lab

    Collaborations with Companies

    Gene Expression

    Zurich, Switzerland

    Nebion creates a next-generation genomic search engine for discovery research, target and marker prioritization.

    NEBION AG and their product GENEVESTIGATOR

    Next-generation Sequencing

    Tübingen, Germany

    CeGaT is a Next-Generation Sequencing service provider.

    Center for Genomics and Transcriptomics — 
    CeGaT GmbH

     

    Sequencing Instruments

    Menlo Park, CA, USA

    PacBio develops sequencing solutions for scientists that propel the field of genomics, improve science and research, and create positive impact globally.

    PacBio Sequencing Instruments

     

    Memberships

    United Nations Global Compact

    We Support the Global Compact

    New York, USA

    The UN Global Compact is a call to companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals.

    UN Global Compact

    Baden Württemberg Connected e.V.

    Stuttgart, Germany

    The main goal of the network organization is to foster key-technologies in order to strengthen the region's economic development.

    BWcon

    Crop Science Society of America

    Madison, WI, USA

    Crop scientists focus on improving crops and agricultural productivity while effectively managing pests and weeds.

    CSSA

     

    Verein zur Förderung der Biotechnologie und Medizintechnik

    Tübingen, Germany

    This society helps regional companies and research instituts to strengthen the position of the region as a distinguished location for biotechnology and medical engineering.

    Verein zur Förderung Biotechnologie und Medizintechnik e.V.

    Erfolgsfaktor Familie

    Erfolgsfaktor Familie

    Berlin, Germany

    Computomics is a family-friendly employer, providing flexible work hours, part-time options and offers parental leave months.

    Netzwerk Erfolgsfaktor Familie

    Awards

    Science2Start Ideenwettbewerb 2011/2012

    Ideenwettbewerb

    Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    The Science2Start Ideenwettbewerb prices scientists and founders for life-science-concepts with economic potential.

    Science2Start

    Innovation Award 2015

    Innovation Award

    Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Selects regional industrial, technical and technological service companies for exemplary efforts in the development of new products, methods and technological service or the use of modern technology in products, production or service.

    Innovation Award

    CyberOne 2014

    CyberOne Award

    Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    The CyberOne Hightech Award Baden-Württemberg is looking for technology-oriented start-ups with innovative business concepts.

    CyberOne

    Innovative through Research

    Innovative through Research

    The network is a common initiative of companies and foundations that advises, connects and supports in the areas of education, science and innovation.

    Stifterverband

  • Methods

    Here, we give references to relevant methods authored by Computomics team members and collaborators.

    The complete nucleotide sequences of the five genetically distinct plastid genomes of Oenothera, subsection Oenothera: I. sequence evaluation and plastome evolution

    Greiner S, Wang X, Rauwolf U, Silber MV, Mayer K, Meurer J, Haberer G, Herrmann RG.

    Nucleic Acids Res (2008) 36:2366-2378

    The complete nucleotide sequences of the 5 genetically distinct plastid genomes of Oenothera, subsection Oenothera: II. A microevolutionary view using bioinformatics and formal genetic data

    Greiner S, Wang X, Herrmann RG, Rauwolf U, Mayer K, Haberer G, Meurer J.

    Mol Biol Evol (2008) 25:2019-2030.

    Discovery of cis-elements between sorghum and rice using co-expression and evolutionary conservation

    Wang X, Haberer G, Mayer KF.

    Bmc Genomics (2009) 10:284-284.

    The Arabidopsis lyrata genome sequence and the basis of rapid genome size change

    Hu TT, Pattyn P, Bakker EG, Cao J, Cheng JF, Clark RM, Fahlgren N, Fawcett JA, Grimwood J, Gundlach H, Haberer G, Hollister JD, Ossowski S, Ottilar RP, Salamov AA, Schneeberger K, Spannagl M, Wang X, Yang L, Nasrallah ME, Bergelson J, Carrington JC, Gaut BS, Schmutz J, Mayer KF, Van de Peer Y, Grigoriev IV, Nordborg M, Weigel D, Guo YL.

    Nat Genet (2011) 43:476-481.

    Reference-guided assembly of four diverse Arabidopsis thaliana genomes

    Schneeberger K, Ossowski S, Ott F, Klein JD, Wang X, Lanz C, Smith LM, Cao J, Fitz J, Warthmann N, Henz SR, Huson DH, Weigel D.

    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2011) 108:10249-10254

    Intracompartmental and intercompartmental transcriptional networks coordinate the expression of genes for organellar functions

    Leister D, Wang X, Haberer G, Mayer KF, Kleine T.

    Plant Physiol (2011) 157:386-404

    Multiple reference genomes and transcriptomes for Arabidopsis thaliana

    Gan X, Stegle O, Behr J, Steffen JG, Drewe P, Hildebrand KL, Lyngsoe R, Schultheiss SJ, Osborne EJ, Sreedharan VT, Kahles A, Bohnert R, Jean G, Derwent P, Kersey P, Belfield EJ, Harberd NP, Kemen E, Toomajian C, Kover PX, Clark RM, Rätsch G, Mott R.

    Nature (2011) 477:419-423

    Whole-genome sequencing of multiple Arabidopsis thaliana populations

    Cao J, Schneeberger K, Ossowski S, Günther T, Bender S, Fitz J, Koenig D, Lanz C, Stegle O, Lippert C, Wang X, Ott F, Müller J, Alonso-Blanco C, Borgwardt K, Schmid KJ, Weigel D.

    Nat Genet (2011) 43:956-963.

  • Contact

    Tübingen, Germany

    Computomics is based in the university town of Tübingen, situated in the Southwest of Germany, but serves clients all over the world. We also have offices in Davis, California and Madison, Wisconsin.

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