elements

As part of its efforts to support and promote the use of open-source tools and data in bioinformatics research, Eagle has produced an Elements of Bioinformatics table, also known as the Periodic Table of Bioinformatics.

Initially focussing on genomics/genetics tools it categorises them by function allowing users to select alternative tools if the one they are currently using doesn't seem to meet requirements. Each tool is listed with its category, name, year of release, broad licence type (open, commercial, or semi-free), and a link to the tool's website from where the code, binaries, and documentation can be accessed.

The table has its own microsite within the Eagle website:

elements.eaglegenomics.com