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DBcat: a catalog of 500 biological databases.
C Discala1, X Benigni, E Barillot
1CNS, 2 rue Gaston Crémieux, BP 191, 91006 Evry cedex, France.
Nucleic Acids Research
|December 11, 1999
Summary
DBcat is a comprehensive catalog of biological databases, classifying 500 resources by application domain. This structured library offers searchability via SRS server or web interface and downloadable files.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Database Management
Background:
- Biological databases are crucial for research but can be difficult to navigate.
- A centralized, curated catalog is needed to organize and access these resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce DBcat, a comprehensive catalog of biological databases.
- To provide a structured and searchable resource for biological information.
Main Methods:
- DBcat is a structured flat-file library.
- Databases are classified by application domains.
- Search functionality is available through an SRS server and a dedicated Web interface.
Main Results:
- DBcat contains 500 biological databases.
- The catalog is maintained and curated at Infobiogen.
- Files are available for download via anonymous FTP.
Conclusions:
- DBcat serves as a valuable, organized resource for the scientific community.
- It enhances accessibility and searchability of biological databases.