pathway-enrichment

Identify over-represented pathways and gene sets in gene lists.

Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill pathway-enrichment-galeep
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Skill: pathway-enrichment
Source: https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place/tree/main/plugins/sci-bioinformatics-genomics/skills/pathway-enrichment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill pathway-enrichment-galeep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gseapy, gprofiler-official, pandas, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users identify over-represented biological pathways and gene sets in gene lists, aiding in the interpretation of gene expression data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pathway and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis: Identifies enriched pathways and gene sets from gene lists.
  • Use Case: Users can analyze differentially expressed genes to find over-represented pathways or gene sets, providing insights into biological processes.

Quick Start

Run the pathway-enrichment skill on your gene list 'differentially_expressed_genes.txt'.

Frequently Asked Questions about pathway-enrichment

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

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How do I identify enriched pathways from a list of differentially expressed genes?

To identify enriched pathways from differentially expressed genes, this Skill analyzes your gene list to detect over-represented biological pathways and gene sets. It leverages gseapy and gprofiler-official to compute enrichment and generate interpretable biological insights.

What is gene set enrichment analysis and how does it help with biological interpretation?

Gene set enrichment analysis identifies statistically over-represented biological pathways and gene sets within a gene list. It helps interpret differential expression data by revealing coordinated biological processes rather than analyzing genes individually.

Can I use gseapy and gprofiler-official with pandas and numpy for pathway analysis?

Yes, this pathway analysis approach fully supports gseapy and gprofiler-official alongside pandas, numpy, scipy, and matplotlib. These dependencies are integrated to handle data processing, statistical computation, and visualization of enriched gene sets.

What's the best way to analyze gene expression data for over-represented biological processes?

The best way to analyze gene expression data for over-represented biological processes is to input a gene list into an enrichment analysis workflow. This Skill uses gseapy and gprofiler-official to map genes to pathways and calculate statistical significance.

Do I need a pre-filtered gene list to perform gene set enrichment analysis?

Yes, you need a pre-filtered gene list, typically derived from differential expression studies. The Skill takes this text file as input and applies statistical methods using scipy to identify significantly enriched pathways and gene sets.

Why does gene set enrichment analysis require scipy and matplotlib?

Gene set enrichment analysis requires scipy for statistical calculations like p-value computation and multiple testing correction. Matplotlib is used to generate plots visualizing the enriched pathways, ensuring the biological interpretation results are both quantifiable and visually accessible.