Monarch Initiative

The Monarch Initiative Explorer is a powerful tool that enhances the capabilities of ChatGPT by providing access to a vast knowledge graph of biomedical data. This plugin allows users to search for and retrieve information about genes, diseases, and phenotypes, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in exploring the interconnected world of biology and medicine.

How to use:

1. Installation: To start using the Monarch Initiative Explorer, you can either search for it in the ChatGPT plugin store or simply click the "try it" button located at the top right of this page.

2. Search: Use the plugin to search for specific entities in the Monarch knowledge graph. You can search for genes, diseases, and phenotypes by name to get the associated ontology identifier.

3. Retrieve Information: Once you have the ontology identifier, you can retrieve detailed information about the entity. This includes associations between entities, general information about sets of entities, and related genes and diseases.

4. Semantic Similarity Search: The plugin also allows for a semantic similarity search, or fuzzy search, between genes and/or diseases. This is particularly useful when you're not sure about the exact name or identifier.

5. Prompt Examples: Here are two examples of how you can use the plugin:

   • "Search for the disease 'Cystic Fibrosis' in the Monarch Initiative Explorer."
   • "Retrieve information about the gene 'HGNC:1884' using the Monarch Initiative Explorer."

Remember, the Monarch Initiative Explorer is not intended for clinical decision making, diagnoses, or other medical advice. It's a tool for exploration and learning, providing a unique way to navigate the complex world of biomedical data.