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MetaBasis: a web-based database containing metadata on software tools and databases in the field of bioinformatics
Vassilis Atlamazoglou1, Trias Thireou, Yannis Hamodrakas
1Biomedical Informatics Unit, Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece. vatlam@bioacademy.gr
Applied Bioinformatics
|August 23, 2006
Summary
MetaBasis is a new web system providing easy access to validated bioinformatics databases and tools. It supports the bioinformatics community, especially beginners, with open-source software resources.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Database Systems
Background:
- The bioinformatics field requires accessible and reliable resources.
- Newcomers often face challenges navigating available databases and tools.
- Existing resources may lack comprehensive search functionality or focus on commercial software.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an integrated, web-based information system for bioinformatics resources.
- To provide the bioinformatics community, particularly novices, with simplified access to validated tools and databases.
- To focus on non-commercial and open-source bioinformatics software.
Main Methods:
- Development of a relational database information system.
- Implementation of extensive search functionalities for validated entries.
- Web-based platform design for user accessibility.
Main Results:
- Creation of MetaBasis, an integrated system for bioinformatics resources.
- Validated entries of bioinformatics computing resources are available.
- Extensive search capabilities are offered.
Conclusions:
- MetaBasis enhances accessibility to reliable bioinformatics databases and tools.
- The system particularly benefits newcomers to the bioinformatics field.
- Focus on open-source software promotes wider adoption and collaboration.
