REST 2008

REST 2008 is a standalone software package for analyzing gene expression using real-time amplification data.

The software addresses issues surrounding the measurement of uncertainty in expression ratios by introducing randomization and bootstrapping techniques. New confidence intervals for expression levels also allow measurement of not only the statistical significance of deviations but also their likely magnitude, even in the presence of outliers. Whisker box plots provide a visual representation of variation for each gene, highlighting potential issues such as distribution skew. REST 2008 builds on its predecessor REST 2005 with significant improvements to randomization algorithms. This new revision introduces alternative data inputs such as single sample efficiency and amplification take-off point, alleviating the need to set amplification plot thresholds.