Utilities
Genomic Context Explorer
Inspect any locus with PAMs, annotations, and editability overlays.
Inspect genomic regions, nearby genes, and editing targets with the Genomic Context Explorer in Helix Studio, designed for CRISPR and prime editing workflows.
System of Record →Section 1
What the tool is
The Context Explorer is a zoomable genome viewer tuned for editing—showing PAMs, genes, repeats, and your own annotations together.
Section 2
Why scientists care
Switching between UCSC/Ensembl tracks and design tools breaks flow and introduces coordinate mistakes.
Section 3
How Helix solves it
Fast navigation with synced gene/repeat/PAM overlays
Section 4
How the algorithm works
Indexes are optimized for quick panning/zooming; PAM overlays stream in as you move.
Section 5
Try it in Helix Studio
Open a region, toggle PAM and repeat tracks, and bookmark promising edit windows.
Section 6
FAQ
Can I add custom annotations?
Yes—import BED/GFF or paste coordinates; Helix will overlay them alongside built-in tracks.
Does it work offline?
Cached regions remain available; live genome pulls require connectivity.
What assemblies are supported?
Common human/mouse builds are included; custom FASTA uploads cover everything else.