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Any tools that I can use to identify common genes among numerous datasets

I am dealing with many data-sets with gene expression which are downloaded and organized in excel. I have to identify common genes among all the data-sets. Is there any specific tool I can use to help with this or do I have to use whatever programs features excel has to offer? Thanks.

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updated by Ram Ram • written by Vanceed • Vanceed

We may need some new OS like bio-windows for windows lovers.

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updated by Ram Ram • written by venu venu

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You can export your data as csv, load in R (install R and RStudio), and then look at this or search google (or bing). Nonetheless, if you do intend to work more on bioinformatics than just this small task, switch to Linux / Mac.

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written by h.mon h.mon

More important than choosing an operating system (though Linux is definitely where most serious stuff happens), learn some scripting language. Even if you think the current task is a one-off, you'll need it later.

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