CNest

Advanced copy number estimator and variant caller designed for large-scale cohort analysis.

Key Info

  • URL: https://github.com/tf2/CNest (original link pointed to generic broadinstitute org — fixed)
  • Category: CNV Analysis
  • API: Yes
  • Free: Free
  • ACMG Relevance: N/A
  • Link Status: Verified 2026-04-09 — correct repo ★22

Why It Matters

Utilizes sophisticated read depth normalization to generate robust copy number estimates in massive cohorts (exceeding 1000 samples).

How to Use

See https://github.com/tf2/CNest for documentation and access.

STRC Research Usage

Not directly applicable to E1659A via API. Requires local installation or web interface. See documentation for manual usage.

Next Steps

  • Test with STRC E1659A variant
  • Verify API access
  • Document specific results

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