chromosomecentered
Chromosomecentered is a descriptive term used in genomics to describe approaches that organize and analyze data around individual chromosomes rather than the entire genome in a single coordinate space. In a chromosome-centered framework, each chromosome is treated as a discrete unit, often with its own coordinate system, reference sequence, and annotation set. The term is not a formal standardized label but a guiding concept used by researchers to emphasize chromosome-level organization.
Applications of a chromosome-centered viewpoint include data visualization in genome browsers that present per-chromosome views, per-chromosome
Methods and formats associated with chromosome-centered work often involve chromosome-specific data structures, separate reference sequences per
Advantages of this approach include improved modularity, scalability, and clarity for visualizations focused on individual chromosomes.