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The Molecular Biology Database Collection: 2008 update.

Michael Y Galperin¹

¹National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MA 20894, USA.

Nucleic Acids Research

|November 21, 2007

Summary

The Nucleic Acids Research database collection offers over 1000 freely accessible molecular biology databases. The 2008 update expanded this resource with new entries and updated links.

Area of Science:

Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Genomics

Background:

The Nucleic Acids Research (NAR) journal serves as a primary publisher for molecular biology databases.
Maintaining an updated, publicly accessible repository of these databases is crucial for scientific research.
Previous annual updates have established a precedent for comprehensive database collection reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the 2008 update of the Nucleic Acids Research online Molecular Biology Database Collection.
To provide an updated and curated list of publicly available molecular biology databases.
To highlight the continued growth and maintenance of this vital scientific resource.

Main Methods:

Compiling database information from Nucleic Acids Research annual issues and other relevant journals.

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Verifying the accessibility and public availability of all listed databases.

Updating existing database links and removing obsolete entries.

Main Results:

The 2008 collection comprises 1078 molecular biology databases.
This represents an increase of 110 databases compared to the previous year.
Over 80 database links were updated, and 25 obsolete databases were removed.

Conclusions:

The Nucleic Acids Research online Molecular Biology Database Collection continues to be a comprehensive and expanding resource.
Regular updates ensure the accuracy and utility of the database listings for the scientific community.
The collection remains freely available, promoting open access to essential bioinformatics tools.