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WormBase: a multi-species resource for nematode biology and genomics
Todd W Harris1, Nansheng Chen, Fiona Cunningham
1Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, USA. harris@cshl.org
Nucleic Acids Research
|December 19, 2003
Summary
WormBase now integrates genomic data for Caenorhabditis elegans and Caenorhabditis briggsae, enhancing comparative genomics research. Improved tools and interface streamline access to curated biological information for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Model Organism Databases
Background:
- WormBase serves as a central repository for Caenorhabditis elegans data.
- It integrates genomic sequences with experimental results and annotations.
- The database supports research in genetics and functional genomics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To expand the biological scope and utility of WormBase.
- To integrate new genomic analyses and comparative data.
- To refine the user interface for improved accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Integration of nearly complete genomic sequence of Caenorhabditis briggsae.
- Inclusion of gene predictions and ortholog assignments.
- Development of a synteny viewer for interspecies comparisons.
- Refinement of the WormBase user interface for streamlined navigation.
Main Results:
- WormBase now includes comprehensive genomic data for C. elegans and C. briggsae.
- New tools facilitate comparative genomics and synteny analysis.
- User interface enhancements provide quicker access to resources.
- Unified single-page views offer complete summaries of entries like genes.
Conclusions:
- Recent updates enhance WormBase's utility for C. elegans researchers.
- The integrated data and tools support comparative and functional genomics.
- WormBase remains a vital resource for nematode research and genetic system exploration.