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About Gene Explorer

Learn about our platform and mission

Our Mission

Gene Explorer is your free gene browser. It is designed to make genetic information accessible to everyone - from students and researchers to healthcare professionals and curious individuals. We believe that understanding genetics and having fun while learning science should be free and open to everyone.

By combining trusted scientific databases with AI-powered explanations, we bridge the gap between complex genetic data and practical understanding. Our platform transforms technical genetic information into clear, actionable insights.

Key Features

AI-Powered Explanations

Get complex genetic concepts explained in simple, understandable language using advanced AI technology.

Comprehensive Data

Your personal gene browser. Access information from trusted sources like Ensembl, UniProt, OMIM, ClinVar, and AlphaFold.

Real-time Search

Amazing gene search tool. Fast autocomplete search with intelligent suggestions and popular gene recommendations.

3D Visualization

Interactive 3D protein structures powered by AlphaFold's AI-predicted models.

Data Sources & Integrations

We integrate data from the world's most trusted scientific databases to provide comprehensive and accurate genetic information:

Ensembl

Genome browser for vertebrate genomes

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Usage: Gene information, chromosomal location, and basic annotations

UniProt

Comprehensive protein sequence and annotation database

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Usage: Protein function, domains, and structural information

OMIM

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man

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Usage: Disease associations and inheritance patterns

ClinVar

Archive of reports of relationships among variants and phenotypes

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Usage: Clinical significance of genetic variants

AlphaFold

AI-powered protein structure predictions

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Usage: 3D protein structure visualization and analysis

OpenAI

Advanced AI language models

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Usage: Generating simple, educational explanations of complex genetic concepts

Privacy & Security

Data Privacy

  • • No personal genetic data is stored
  • • All searches are anonymous
  • • No tracking or analytics cookies
  • • Secure data transmission

Security

  • • HTTPS encryption for all requests
  • • Rate limiting on API endpoints
  • • Regular security updates
  • • Trusted database sources only
Educational Use

Gene Explorer is designed to be an educational tool suitable for various learning levels:

Students

Learn genetics with AI-powered simple explanations and interactive visualizations

Researchers

Quick access to comprehensive gene data from multiple trusted databases

Educators

Teaching tool with both technical details and simplified explanations

Get Started

Ready to explore the world of genetics? Start by searching for a gene like TP53, BRCA1, or any gene you're curious about.