Utilities
Genomic Context Explorer
Inspect any locus with PAMs, annotations, and editability overlays.
Inspect genomic regions, nearby genes, and editing targets with the Genomic Context Explorer in Omnis Helix, designed for CRISPR and prime editing workflows.
Tool definition
What the tool is
The Context Explorer is a zoomable genome viewer tuned for editing—showing PAMs, genes, repeats, and your own annotations together.
Decision pressure
Why scientists care
Switching between UCSC/Ensembl tracks and design tools breaks flow and introduces coordinate mistakes.
Genome IDE fit
How the Genome IDE helps
Fast navigation with synced gene/repeat/PAM overlays
Scoring model
How the algorithm works
Indexes are optimized for quick panning/zooming; PAM overlays stream in as you move.
Evaluation path
Try it in the Genome IDE
Open a region, toggle PAM and repeat tracks, and bookmark promising edit windows.
Questions
FAQ
Can I add custom annotations?
Yes—import BED/GFF or paste coordinates; Helix will overlay them alongside built-in tracks.
Does it work offline?
Cached regions remain available; live genome pulls require connectivity.
What assemblies are supported?
Common human/mouse builds are included; custom FASTA uploads cover everything else.