BYSTRO AI

Getting Started with Bystro

Welcome to Bystro! Choose your onboarding path below. Each 1-2 minute video will get you up and running quickly with the specific workflow that matches your needs.

Genomics Research Onboarding

Complete Research Workflow:

  • Sign up using your invitation link
  • Upload your VCF file (select hg19/hg38 assembly)
  • Access the AI agent with your credentials
  • Ask questions and explore your data interactively

Research Focus:

This video shows the complete end-to-end workflow from signup to analysis.You'll see how to ask questions like "Tell me about the public trio dataset"and explore your genetic data conversationally for research insights.

Personal Genetics Onboarding

What you'll see:

  • Sign up using your invitation link
  • Upload your 23andMe file (drag & drop or paperclip)
  • Ask for tailored lifestyle recommendations
  • Watch Bystro think in real-time and deliver insights

Try asking:

"Give me tailored lifestyle recommendations"

"Why did you recommend those supplements?"

"How is this linked to my DNA?"

Pro tip: Keep responses simple with "All", "Use your judgment", or "Skip"

Classic Dashboards Onboarding

Dashboard tour highlights:

  • ▶Summary stats: Quality control health checks
  • ▶Ancestry: Catch sample mix-ups instantly
  • ▶Risk scores: Ancestry-aware across populations
  • ▶Key variants: APOE, IBD loci at a glance

Smart search in action:

Type any gene: APP, PSEN1, PSEN2

Or ask: "Show me Alzheimer's pathogenic variants"

Then follow up: "What does this variant have to do with Alzheimer's?"

🎯 Perfect for deep genetic exploration and research

Proteomics Research Onboarding

Research-grade proteomics:

  • ▶Upload proteomics + covariate files
  • ▶Compare disease vs. control groups
  • ▶Generate volcano plots with batch correction
  • ▶Validate results against literature

Try this request:

"Analyze the difference between Alzheimer's and control groups, adjusting for batch and PlateID from sample metadata"

Follow up: "Are these results consistent with literature?"

🧬 Perfect for advanced research and discovery workflows

You're Ready to Explore!

🧬 Start Asking Questions

Upload your genetic data and start exploring with our AI assistant.

See our vignettes →

🔬 Research Tools

Access powerful dashboards and advanced search for serious genetic research.

Explore Classic Platform →

Quick Start Tips

• Jump to any onboarding path that matches your data and goals

• When Bystro asks for clarification, "Use your judgment" works if you're unsure of how to answer

• Watch the processing indicator - your analysis is running until it disappears

• Remember: this is for research and exploration, talk to a medical professional before making any lifestyle changes