arboreto

Construct gene regulatory networks from transcriptomic data using scalable algorithms.

Updated May 10, 2026
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Skill: arboreto
Source: https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge/tree/main/OpenSource-Projects/claude-scientific-skills/scientific-skills/arboreto
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Imad-Oute/ResearchForge --skill arboreto-imad-oute

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, dask, distributed, scikit-learn, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers need to identify relationships between transcription factors and target genes based on gene expression data, which can be computationally intensive and complex to perform manually.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gene Regulatory Network Inference: Derives regulatory links from bulk or single-cell transcriptomics data using scalable algorithms like GRNBoost2 and GENIE3.
  • Distributed Computing Support: Scales from local multi-core machines to multi-node clusters, enabling analysis of large datasets.
  • Application Areas: Widely used in single-cell biology, transcripomics research, and systems biology to decode cellular regulatory mechanisms.

Quick Start

Use this skill to infer gene regulatory networks from your gene expression datasets with minimal setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about arboreto

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I infer gene regulatory networks from single-cell RNA-seq data?

You infer gene regulatory networks from single-cell RNA-seq data by using scalable algorithms like GRNBoost2 and GENIE3 to derive transcription factor-target relationships and importance scores from your transcriptomic expression datasets.

Can I use distributed computing to scale gene regulatory network inference for large datasets?

Gene regulatory network inference scales for large datasets by supporting distributed computing, allowing you to run analyses across local multi-core machines or multi-node clusters using libraries like dask and distributed.

What is the best way to construct gene regulatory networks from bulk transcriptomics data?

Constructing gene regulatory networks from bulk transcriptomics data is best handled by scalable algorithms like GRNBoost2 and GENIE3, which identify transcription factor-target relationships and calculate their importance scores efficiently.

Do I need pandas and scikit-learn to run gene regulatory network inference?

You need pandas, dask, distributed, and scikit-learn to run gene regulatory network inference, as these libraries provide the necessary data structures and scalable machine learning framework for processing transcriptomic data.

Does arboreto support both single-cell and bulk transcriptomics analysis?

Arboreto supports both single-cell and bulk transcriptomics analysis, providing scalable algorithms to construct gene regulatory networks and identify transcription factor-target relationships across different expression data formats.

What algorithms are available for identifying transcription factor-target relationships?

GRNBoost2 and GENIE3 are the scalable algorithms available for identifying transcription factor-target relationships, deriving regulatory links and importance scores from your gene expression data.