Current Issue

View Larger Image

Past Issues Free Subscriptions
Sponsored
Keywords



Best
Science
Apps
More »
May 01, 2012 (Vol. 32, No. 9)

iPARS

  • Clear, simply displayed RNA structures
  • No browse option
Platform:   iPad/iPhone    
Cost:   Free

The iPARS app, based off of a Parallel Analysis of RNA Structure (PARS) experiment published in 2010, plans to woo users with RNA. As the introduction page explains, “If you are a molecular biologist, you can use this application to access the structural profiles of over 3,000 yeast transcripts. If you’re not, don’t worry—this app will turn you into one…” The app provides a FAQ page to initiate the RNA neophyte, answering questions such as “What is RNA?” The “featured page” highlights approximately a dozen RNAs. Upon selecting one, users can select the “structure” button to explore the RNA structure at the nucleotide level. One limitation of the app is that, aside from the featured RNAs, there is no way to browse the contained structures; rather, a search feature is available.


  • Key
  • Strong Points
  • Weak Points
  • Ratings
  • Excellent
  • Very Good
  • Good

*The opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and should not be construed as reflecting the viewpoints of the publisher, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., the publishing house, or employees and affiliates thereof.

GEN Poll

More » Poll Results » Archive »

Genome Sequencing and Patient Autonomy

Do you think ACMG’s recent recommendations for reporting incidental clinical sequencing results undermine patient autonomy?

Suggest a Poll