BxToolBox

BxToolBox is a free online platform offering a suite of software tools designed for research laboratories and small businesses. It provides accessible, web-based solutions that support bioinformatics analysis, data visualization, and everyday business operations without requiring specialized infrastructure.

Research labs benefit from a range of bioinformatics and data analysis tools, while small businesses can take advantage of lightweight management systems for payments, inventory, tasks, file sharing, and messaging. Guest accounts are available for most tools, allowing users to explore functionality before setting up private or production accounts.

Tools for Research Laboratories

• Venn Diagram with Numeric Numbers: Plot area-proportional Venn diagrams based on user-supplied values or computed overlaps.
• Dataset Overlap and Venn Diagram: Compute overlaps and identify unique items across multiple large datasets, with accompanying Venn diagram visualization.
• BioInfoRx Geneset Selection Tool: Select genesets collected from a wide variety of databases, including KEGG, WikiPathways, Gene Ontology (GO), SMPDB, REACTOME, MSigDB, LMPD, and more.
• Calculate Concentrations Using a Standard Curve: Plot a standard curve, calculate the linear fitting equation and R² value, and compute sample concentrations based on measurements and the standard curve.
• PathwayViz – Overlay Data on Gene Pathways: A web-based tool that allows users to upload gene expression comparison data and overlay it onto pathway diagrams from WikiPathways, Reactome Pathways, and KEGG Pathways.
• GO Enrichment Analysis: Perform enrichment analysis on gene sets to identify which Gene Ontology terms are over-represented or under-represented using annotations, helping researchers interpret conditions such as gene up-regulation.

Systems for Small Businesses

• BxPayments: Create and manage quotes, purchase orders, invoices, and payment records online. Documents can be saved as PDFs and sent directly to customers. Notes and raw file attachments can be added to any document, with easy editing and secure backup.
• BxInventory: Manage group orders and associated funds, track item storage information, and check items in and out using barcode scanners.
• BxTasks: Create and manage group-based tasks, track progress and time spent on each task, and maintain follow-up comments for team collaboration.
• BxFiles: Share files with group members online, store private files securely, and access long-term file storage solutions.
• LabDOTs: Create group-based messages, view tasks in a calendar layout, and upload files via drag-and-drop functionality.

All tools are available online and accessible via guest accounts for evaluation purposes. Research labs and small businesses can contact BxToolBox to set up private or production accounts tailored to their specific needs.