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?"

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

“Show me Alzheimer's pathogenic variants”

“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 and 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.

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 how to answer.

Watch the processing indicator — your analysis is running until it disappears.

This is for research and exploration. Talk to a medical professional before making any lifestyle changes.