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The Zebrafish Information Network: the zebrafish model organism database
Judy Sprague1, Leyla Bayraktaroglu, Dave Clements
1The Zebrafish Information Network, 5291 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5291, USA. judys@cs.uoregon.edu
Nucleic Acids Research
|December 31, 2005
Summary
The Zebrafish Information Network (ZFIN) enhances its database with curated gene expression, genome data, and ontologies. These updates improve access to zebrafish genetic and developmental information for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Genetics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- The Zebrafish Information Network (ZFIN) is a crucial web-based resource for zebrafish genetic, genomic, and developmental data.
- It integrates information on mutants, genes, markers, and publications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail recent enhancements to the ZFIN database.
- To improve data accessibility and analysis for the zebrafish research community.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive curation of gene expression data from literature and direct submissions.
- Increased annotation and support for zebrafish genome sequence data.
- Expanded use of ontologies for data curation and query forms.
- Curation of morpholino data and enhanced gene page features.
Main Results:
- ZFIN now offers comprehensive gene expression and morpholino data.
- Genome sequence annotation and support have been significantly improved.
- Ontology use has been expanded for better data organization and retrieval.
- Gene pages are more versatile with new data types, links, and analysis tools.
Conclusions:
- Recent ZFIN enhancements provide a more integrated and versatile resource for zebrafish research.
- The updates facilitate deeper understanding of zebrafish genetics, genomics, and development.
- These improvements support the broader scientific community by enhancing data accessibility and utility.