# Find My Understudied Genes

> Identify and characterize understudied genes for biological research. (iPhone/iPad app by Northwestern University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-understudied-genes/id1666636612 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Northwestern University](https://appshunter.io/developer/348646676)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-understudied-genes/id1666636612/reviews.md

## What is Find My Understudied Genes?

Find My Understudied Genes (FMUG) is a rationally-designed tool to helps biologists identify understudied genes and characterize their tractability for future research.

Users submit a list of human genes (presumably from a high-throughput -omics experiment) and can filter these genes down based on a large list of factors, including:
- Number of articles about gene
- Probability of differential expression
- Homology in model organisms
- Availability of reagents
- Number of articles about relationship between gene and disease
and many more!

More information is available at our website.

## Key features

- Identify understudied genes
- Filter genes by research articles
- Analyze gene expression probability
- Check homology in model organisms
- Assess reagent availability
- Evaluate gene-disease relationships

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-understudied-genes/id1666636612/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2023-03-02*

Super informative and helpful! Easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Find My Understudied Genes

### What is the primary function of Find My Understudied Genes?

Find My Understudied Genes helps biologists identify genes that have limited research associated with them. It allows users to filter gene lists based on numerous criteria to assess their tractability for future research.

### What types of filters can I use in Find My Understudied Genes?

You can filter genes based on the number of articles about the gene, probability of differential expression, homology in model organisms, availability of reagents, and the number of articles about the gene's relationship to disease, among others.

### Is Find My Understudied Genes free to use?

Yes, Find My Understudied Genes is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its features.

### What devices does Find My Understudied Genes support?

Find My Understudied Genes is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad compatibility allows researchers to use it across various Apple devices.

### How often is Find My Understudied Genes updated?

The app was last updated on May 30, 2024, with version 1.3.0. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support from the developer.

### What is the age rating for Find My Understudied Genes?

Find My Understudied Genes has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, though its primary utility is for adult researchers.

### What is the user sentiment for Find My Understudied Genes?

The app has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from one rating, suggesting a highly positive initial user experience. This indicates users who have reviewed it found it very valuable.

### Does Find My Understudied Genes have ads?

No, Find My Understudied Genes does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2024-05-30

In this version, we…
•Updated the version of PubMed used
•Updated the version of the Human Phenotype Ontology used
•Added a feature describing whether a gene is evolutionarily constrained
•Added a feature describing the number of publications a gene has according to gene2pubmed alone
•Added a feature describing the number of PDB entries that are associated with each gene
•Added COVID-19 as a disease subfield

### 1.2.0 — 2024-04-09

- Some typos
- New filters

### 1.1.0 — 2023-08-14

* Added "Loss-of-function intolerant" as default filter
* Removed filters unsupported by Richardson et al. 2023
* Filters already in use are marked as disabled instead of disappearing from list

### 1.0.0 — 2023-03-02

No release notes.

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