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Light Sheet-based Fluorescence Microscopy of Living or Fixed and Stained Tribolium castaneum Embryos
Published on: April 28, 2017
BeetleBase: the model organism database for Tribolium castaneum.
Liangjiang Wang1, Suzhi Wang, Yonghua Li
1Bioinformatics Center, Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
Nucleic Acids Research
|November 9, 2006
Summary
BeetleBase is a new resource integrating genomic data for the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum). This database aids researchers in genetics, developmental biology, and comparative genomics.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- The red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) is a key model organism in various scientific fields.
- Recent sequencing of the Tribolium castaneum genome necessitates integrated data resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop BeetleBase, an integrated bioinformatics resource for the Tribolium research community.
- To consolidate genomic sequence data with genetic, mutant, and publication information.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Chado data model.
- Leveraged software components from the Generic Model Organism Database (GMOD) project.
- Integrated data on genes, mutants, genetic markers, expressed sequence tags, and publications.
Main Results:
- BeetleBase provides a centralized platform for Tribolium castaneum research.
- The database structure is compatible with other model organism databases.
- Development time for query tools was reduced.
Conclusions:
- BeetleBase serves as a valuable resource for the Tribolium research community.
- Facilitates genome annotation and comparative genomics studies for Tribolium castaneum.
- Enhances accessibility and usability of Tribolium castaneum data.
