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The Molecular Biology Database Collection: 2006 update.

Michael Y Galperin1

  • 1National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA. galperin@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nucleic Acids Research
|December 31, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The Nucleic Acids Research (NAR) Molecular Biology Database Collection provides a public online resource for molecular biologists. This 2006 update features 858 databases, with stable accession numbers for easy access and retrieval.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genomics

Background:

  • The Nucleic Acids Research (NAR) journal publishes a yearly Molecular Biology Database Collection.
  • This collection serves as a vital resource for researchers in molecular biology and related fields.
  • Keeping track of publicly available biological databases is crucial for scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the 2006 update of the NAR Molecular Biology Database Collection.
  • To provide a comprehensive, publicly accessible catalog of molecular biology databases.
  • To ensure stable and reliable access to these databases for the scientific community.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of databases described in the current and previous issues of Nucleic Acids Research.

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  • Inclusion of selected freely available databases relevant to molecular biologists.
  • Assignment of stable accession numbers to each database for persistent identification.

    • Main Results:

    • The 2006 collection includes 858 databases, an increase of 139 from the previous year.
    • Databases are accompanied by brief, recently updated summaries.
    • Each database is assigned a stable accession number, ensuring consistent referencing despite URL or contact information changes.

    Conclusions:

    • The NAR Molecular Biology Database Collection is an essential, continuously updated public resource.
    • Stable accession numbers enhance the reliability and usability of the database collection.
    • The collection facilitates access to a wide range of freely available bioinformatics tools and data for researchers.