VennDiagram: a package for the generation of highly-customizable Venn and Euler diagrams in R

Visualization of orthogonal (disjoint) or overlapping datasets is a common task in bioinformatics. Few tools exist to automate the generation of extensively-customizable, high-resolution Venn and Euler diagrams in the R statistical environment. To fill this gap we introduce VennDiagram, an R package...

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Published in:BMC bioinformatics 2011-01, Vol.12 (1), p.35-35, Article 35
Main Authors: Chen, Hanbo, Boutros, Paul C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Analysis
Bioinformatics
Computational biology
Computational Biology - methods
Computer Graphics
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Linux
Medical research
Software
Study and teaching
Venn diagrams
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Summary:Visualization of orthogonal (disjoint) or overlapping datasets is a common task in bioinformatics. Few tools exist to automate the generation of extensively-customizable, high-resolution Venn and Euler diagrams in the R statistical environment. To fill this gap we introduce VennDiagram, an R package that enables the automated generation of highly-customizable, high-resolution Venn diagrams with up to four sets and Euler diagrams with up to three sets. The VennDiagram package offers the user the ability to customize essentially all aspects of the generated diagrams, including font sizes, label styles and locations, and the overall rotation of the diagram. We have implemented scaled Venn and Euler diagrams, which increase graphical accuracy and visual appeal. Diagrams are generated as high-definition TIFF files, simplifying the process of creating publication-quality figures and easing integration with established analysis pipelines. The VennDiagram package allows the creation of high quality Venn and Euler diagrams in the R statistical environment.
ISSN:1471-2105
1471-2105
DOI:10.1186/1471-2105-12-35