HOMER (Hypergeometric Optimization of Motif EnRichment) is
a suite of tools for Motif Discovery and ChIP-Seq analysis.
It is a collection of command line programs for unix-style
operating systems written in mostly perl and c++. Homer was
primarily written as a de
novo motif discovery algorithm that is well suited
for finding 8-12 bp motifs in large scale genomics data.
Hardware Requirements
(recommended): 2+ Gb memory (4-8+ Gb), 10+ Gb Hard Drive
space (50+ Gb)
Software Requirements: Unix compatible OS (or cygwin),
perl, gcc, make, wget (optional for full functionality: R,
DESeq2, blat, bedGraphToBigWig, liftOver)
License: GPLv3
HOMER works on pretty much any Linux/UNIX systems, including
MacOS (if Xcode compilers are installed) and on Windows
using either cygwin or a Linux subsystem.
If you are looking specifically for HOMER2, you are in the
right place! HOMER2
is integrated into HOMER.
Full Program Download
: High-resolution scans (MRI/CT) can be massive; compression significantly reduces their size.
: Once the information is no longer needed, ensure the archive and extracted files are deleted using "secure wipe" methods to prevent unauthorized recovery.
: Use complex passwords for medical archives. Share the password via a separate communication channel (e.g., a phone call or secure text) rather than including it in the same email as the file. 📂 How to Manage the File If you have received or need to create a MEDICAL.7z file:
: The 7z format supports strong AES-256 encryption , which is often a requirement for HIPAA compliance when sharing Protected Health Information (PHI). 🔒 Essential Security Protocols
Program Components and Older Versions
Medical.7z Instant
: High-resolution scans (MRI/CT) can be massive; compression significantly reduces their size.
: Once the information is no longer needed, ensure the archive and extracted files are deleted using "secure wipe" methods to prevent unauthorized recovery. MEDICAL.7z
: Use complex passwords for medical archives. Share the password via a separate communication channel (e.g., a phone call or secure text) rather than including it in the same email as the file. 📂 How to Manage the File If you have received or need to create a MEDICAL.7z file: : High-resolution scans (MRI/CT) can be massive; compression
: The 7z format supports strong AES-256 encryption , which is often a requirement for HIPAA compliance when sharing Protected Health Information (PHI). 🔒 Essential Security Protocols MEDICAL.7z
Update Information
Change
Log
- Short description of recent changes
update.txt - Current HOMER
configuration list (Currently support human
hg17/hg18/hg19, mouse mm8/mm9, rat rn4, X. tropicalis
xenTro2, drosophila dm3, and C. elegans ce6, Zebrafish
danRer7, yeast sacCer2, Arabidopsis tair10, Rice msu6,
Pombe ASM294v1)
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