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Using the NCBI Map Viewer to browse genomic sequence data.

Tyra G Wolfsberg

Current Protocols in Bioinformatics

|April 23, 2008

Summary

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Explore the NCBI Map Viewer for genome analysis. Learn text searches, navigation, and sequence analysis tools like BLAST for human genome queries and gene family identification.

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Area of Science:

Genomics
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology

Background:

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) provides essential tools for biological data analysis.
Effective navigation and querying of large genomic datasets are crucial for research.
Understanding gene context and family relationships aids in biological discovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce users to the NCBI Map Viewer for exploring genome annotations.
To demonstrate various sequence analysis tools available through the Map Viewer.
To provide practical examples of genome querying using specific protocols.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the NCBI Map Viewer for text-based searches of genome annotations.
Navigating and manipulating genomic views, including zooming and displaying/hiding information.
Employing linked NCBI sequence analysis tools for specific queries.

Main Results:

Successful retrieval of genomic context for genes.
Demonstration of chromosome navigation and interactive map adjustments.
Interpretation of BLAST search results against the human genome.
Identification of genes within specific genomic regions (between STS markers).
Discovery of all annotated members of a given gene family.

Conclusions:

The NCBI Map Viewer is a versatile tool for exploring genomic data.
Integrated sequence analysis tools enhance the utility of the Map Viewer for complex queries.
The described protocols offer practical methods for gene and genome analysis.