AI-Powered Bioinformatics

Differential Expression Analysis

Integrate DESeq2, edgeR, and limma-voom with deep learning ensemble models to identify differentially expressed genes with improved sensitivity and statistical rigor across complex RNA-seq experiments.

RNA-Seq Differential Expression

Bulk RNA-Seq scRNA-Seq Small RNA-Seq
DESeq2 + edgeR
GSEA Enrichment
FDR Correction
Service Overview

Ensemble AI for Differential Expression Analysis

Enginoma combines proven statistical frameworks with deep learning to deliver robust gene expression profiling across diverse experimental designs.

Multi-Method Ensemble

Our AI ensemble integrates DESeq2, edgeR, and limma-voom, applying the most appropriate method based on your dataset characteristics, sequencing depth, and experimental design.

Deep Learning Enhancement

Our deep learning models are trained on validated RNA-seq datasets to improve detection sensitivity for lowly expressed genes and complex differential expression patterns.

Expert Consultation

Dedicated bioinformatics team provides consultation on experimental design, data interpretation, and downstream functional analysis to support your research goals.

Technical Framework

Statistical Foundations & AI Integration

Every analysis is grounded in established statistical methods, enhanced by AI models trained on validated benchmarks.

DESeq2 — Negative Binomial GLMs

DESeq2 models count data using negative binomial distributions with shrinkage estimators for dispersion and fold-change estimation, providing robust differential expression analysis for RNA-seq experiments with biological replicates.

Key Features
  • Shrunken log2 fold-change estimation
  • Wald test and likelihood ratio test
  • Independent filtering for power optimization
  • Beta-binomial prior for dispersion shrinkage

edgeR — Empirical Bayes Framework

edgeR applies empirical Bayes methods to moderate gene-wise dispersion estimates, making it particularly effective for experiments with limited replicates and complex group structures.

Key Features
  • Tagwise dispersion estimation
  • GLM-based differential expression
  • Robust estimation against outliers
  • Exact tests for classical designs

limma-voom — Precision-Weighted Models

The voom method transforms RNA-seq read counts to log-counts-per-million and estimates mean-variance relationships to generate precision weights, enabling limma's established linear model framework for RNA-seq analysis.

Key Features
  • Mean-variance trend modeling for log-CPM values
  • Precision weights for variance moderation
  • Flexible linear model specification
  • Compatible with complex designs and covariates

Deep Learning Integration

AI ensemble models trained on validated RNA-seq benchmarks learn expression pattern characteristics to complement statistical inference, improving detection sensitivity across diverse gene expression profiles.

AI Enhancement
  • Pattern recognition across validated datasets
  • Lowly expressed gene detection support
  • Cross-study consistency evaluation
  • Integrated with standard statistical outputs
Analysis Workflow

From Raw Sequencing Data to Validated Results

A structured, quality-controlled pipeline from data preprocessing through differential expression to downstream functional annotation.

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Data QC & Preprocessing

Quality assessment of raw sequencing reads, adapter trimming, and alignment to reference genome or transcriptome.

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Read Counting

Quantification of gene-level or transcript-level read counts using established tools such as featureCounts or STAR.

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Normalization

Library size normalization, TMM, or DESeq2 median-of-ratios methods to ensure accurate comparison across samples.

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DE Analysis & AI Ensemble

Multi-method differential expression analysis with DESeq2, edgeR, and limma-voom, combined with deep learning model scoring.

Deliverables

Comprehensive, Publication-Ready Results

Every analysis includes standardized outputs with full documentation for your research and publication needs.

Statistical Results

Complete differential expression tables with log2 fold changes, p-values, and FDR-corrected q-values across all comparisons. Multiple testing correction applied using the Benjamini-Hochberg procedure.

DESeq2 results edgeR results limma-voom results FDR q-values

Visualization

Publication-quality plots including volcano plots, MA plots, heatmaps of top differentially expressed genes, and PCA or MDS plots for sample-level quality assessment.

Volcano plots MA plots Heatmaps PCA/MDS

Functional Enrichment

Downstream functional analysis including GO term enrichment, KEGG pathway analysis, Reactome pathway mapping, and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) to identify biologically relevant processes and pathways.

GO enrichment KEGG pathways GSEA Reactome

Technical Report

Full documentation of the analysis pipeline including QC metrics, normalization details, software versions, statistical parameters, and methodological notes suitable for Methods sections in publications.

QC report Pipeline notes R scripts Reproducibility
Data Handling

Accepted Data Formats

We support a wide range of input formats from all major sequencing platforms to accommodate diverse study designs.

Raw Sequencing Data

FASTQ and FASTA files from Illumina, Ion Torrent, PacBio Sequel, and Oxford Nanopore platforms. Both single-end and paired-end formats are supported.

FASTQ FASTA Paired-end

Aligned Reads

Pre-aligned BAM/SAM files from any standard aligner including STAR, HISAT2, TopHat, and BWA-MEM for direct gene expression quantification.

BAM SAM Sorted BAM

Count Matrices

Pre-computed gene count matrices, TPM (Transcripts Per Million), and FPKM (Fragments Per Kilobase Million) tables ready for differential expression analysis.

Count matrix TPM FPKM
Scientific Literature

Supporting Research

Our analysis framework is grounded in peer-reviewed literature from the bioinformatics and RNA-seq communities.

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Li D, Zand MS, Dye TD, Goniewicz ML, Rahman I, Xie Z. An evaluation of RNA-seq differential analysis methods. PLoS One. 2022;17(9):e0264246. PMID: 36112652

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Wu T, Hu E, Xu S, Chen M, Guo P, Dai Z, et al. clusterProfiler 4.0: A universal enrichment tool for interpreting omics data. Innovation (Camb). 2021;2(3):100141. PMID: 34557778

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Nguyen HCT, Baik B, Yoon S, Park T, Nam D. Benchmarking integration of single-cell differential expression. Nature Communications. 2023;14(1):1570. PMID: 36944632

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Xue J, et al. Comparative study on differential expression analysis methods for single-cell RNA sequencing data with small biological replicates. PLoS One. 2024;19(3):e0299358. PMID: 38536877

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our deep learning models integrate multiple statistical frameworks including DESeq2, edgeR, and limma-voom, and learn from validated datasets to improve detection sensitivity. This ensemble approach helps maintain statistical rigor while identifying differentially expressed genes across complex RNA-seq experiments.

We accept raw sequencing data (FASTQ, FASTA) and pre-processed data including count matrices, TPM/FPKM tables, and aligned BAM files from all major sequencing platforms including Illumina, Ion Torrent, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore.

The Enginoma platform supports complex designs including paired samples, time series, nested designs, and multi-factor experiments. The system applies appropriate statistical models and provides confidence intervals for all reported genes.

Standard differential expression analysis timelines vary based on project complexity and data volume. Complex multi-condition studies may require additional processing time. We also offer prioritized services for time-sensitive projects.

Yes, differential expression analyses can include pathway enrichment analysis (KEGG, Reactome, GO), gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), network analysis, and functional annotation. Custom downstream analyses are available upon request.

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