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Methanog: a specialized database on methanogenic bacteria.
A R Thakur1, C Ramu, P K Parrack
1Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Calcutta University.
Protein Sequences & Data Analysis
|December 1, 1991
Summary
A new interdisciplinary database consolidates information on methanogenic bacteria from diverse sources, including unpublished research. This free resource is accessible to scientists, particularly those with limited computational facilities.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Methanogenic bacteria are crucial microorganisms involved in anaerobic digestion and methane production.
- Accessing comprehensive and integrated information on these bacteria can be challenging due to data fragmentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a specialized, interdisciplinary database focused on methanogenic bacteria.
- To provide a centralized, cost-free resource for scientists studying these microorganisms.
Main Methods:
- Information was compiled from various sources, including existing sequence databases and unpublished research.
- The database was curated to include diverse types of related information.
- The database is stored on floppy disks and designed for accessibility on IBM PCs with DOS 3.0 or higher.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive database on methanogenic bacteria has been created.
- The database integrates information from multiple origins into a single, accessible source.
- The resource is available free of charge to interested scientists.
Conclusions:
- This database offers a valuable, accessible tool for researchers in the field of methanogenic bacteria.
- Its design caters to scientists with limited resources and online access capabilities.
- The centralized nature of the database facilitates easier information retrieval and interdisciplinary research.