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EMBLSCAN: fast approximate DNA database searches on compact disc.

D G Higgins1, P Stoehr

  • 1European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, FRG.

Computer Applications in the Biosciences : CABIOS
|April 1, 1992
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A new algorithm enables fast searching of nucleic acid sequences using pregenerated index files. This tool, along with index files for the entire EMBL nucleotide sequence collection, is now available on CD-ROM.

Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Nucleic acid sequence searching is fundamental in molecular biology research.
  • Existing methods for searching large sequence databases can be time-consuming.
  • Efficient retrieval of genetic information is crucial for advancing biological studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel algorithm for rapid nucleic acid sequence searching.
  • To provide a practical tool for accessing and analyzing extensive nucleotide sequence data.
  • To facilitate faster research in genomics and molecular biology.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new algorithm for sequence searching.
  • Creation of pregenerated index files for efficient data retrieval.

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  • Distribution of the algorithm and index files via CD-ROM.

    • Main Results:

    • The algorithm allows for rapid searching of nucleic acid sequences.
    • Comprehensive index files for the entire EMBL nucleotide sequence collection have been generated.
    • The software and data are readily accessible through the EMBL Data Library's CD-ROM.

    Conclusions:

    • The described algorithm significantly enhances the speed of nucleic acid sequence searching.
    • The availability of the EMBL nucleotide sequence collection on CD-ROM with index files democratizes access to genomic data.
    • This development is expected to accelerate research in various fields of molecular biology and genomics.