Research data platforms
Python packages for lab data management and dataframe manipulation
Loris
Loris is a database and analysis application that is currently under development. The project is being tested, and core features are being added. Once the core features are stable, documentation for the different features will be added. Loris was originally created to provide a database system for the Behnia lab. The lab uses it for data entry, maintenance, and analysis on a daily basis. While the primary use case is for a Drosophila lab, it is flexible enough to be used by other research labs as well.
Puffbird
Puffbird is an open-source library that extends the functionality of pandas DataFrames by providing a user-friendly interface for handling complex data structures with multiple nested cells. The library has been developed with a focus on ease of use and follows the documentation style of pandas. While some of the features in puffbird have become redundant with the addition of new functionalities such as the explode method in pandas, the library continues to provide a valuable extension to pandas. The project is actively maintained, albeit at an irregular rate, and welcomes contributions from the community.