bulkrna-splicing

Analyze bulk RNA-seq data to quantify PSI and detect differential splicing events.

155|26|Updated Mar 14, 2026
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Skill: bulkrna-splicing
Source: https://github.com/TianGzlab/OmicsClaw/tree/main/skills/bulkrna/bulkrna-splicing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TianGzlab/OmicsClaw --skill bulkrna-splicing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires numpy, pandas, scipy, matplotlib, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and time-consuming process of quantifying alternative splicing events and identifying significant differential splicing between conditions from bulk RNA-seq data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PSI Quantification: Calculates Percent Spliced In (PSI) values for various splicing event types (SE, A5SS, A3SS, MXE, RI).
  • Differential Splicing Detection: Identifies statistically significant splicing events based on user-defined thresholds for Delta PSI and adjusted p-value.
  • Visualization: Generates publication-ready plots including event type distribution, Delta PSI histogram, and a splicing volcano plot.
  • Use Case: Researchers can quickly pinpoint genes with altered splicing patterns in disease versus control samples, leading to faster discovery of novel biomarkers or therapeutic targets.

Quick Start

Run the bulkrna-splicing skill with demo data to see an example analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about bulkrna-splicing

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

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How do I analyze alternative splicing events from bulk RNA-seq data?

To detect differential splicing, this Skill processes rMATS or SUPPA2 output to identify statistically significant events based on user-defined Delta PSI and adjusted p-value cutoffs. It applies these thresholds to distinguish true differential splicing from background noise across conditions.

What visualizations are generated for differential splicing analysis?

For differential splicing analysis, the Skill generates publication-ready plots including event type distributions, Delta PSI histograms, and splicing volcano plots. These visualizations help researchers quickly pinpoint genes with altered splicing patterns between disease and control samples.

Can I use rMATS output to quantify PSI for different splicing event types?

Yes, you can use rMATS output to quantify PSI for different splicing event types. The Skill calculates Percent Spliced In values across five event categories: SE, A5SS, A3SS, MXE, and RI, providing summary statistics for each splicing pattern detected in the bulk RNA-seq data.

How do I identify significant alternative splicing events between conditions?

To identify significant alternative splicing events between conditions, apply user-defined thresholds for Delta PSI and adjusted p-value to the quantified data. The Skill automates this filtering process to pinpoint statistically significant differential splicing events for downstream biomarker discovery.

Does this alternative splicing analysis tool support both rMATS and SUPPA2 output formats?

Yes, this alternative splicing analysis tool supports both rMATS and SUPPA2 output formats. It directly ingests these file types to perform PSI quantification and differential splicing detection, making it adaptable to different upstream bulk RNA-seq analysis pipelines.