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The Burkholderia Genome Database: facilitating flexible queries and comparative analyses
Geoffrey L Winsor1, Bhavjinder Khaira, Thea Van Rossum
1Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6.
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|October 10, 2008
Summary
A specialized Burkholderia Genome Database offers enhanced search and comparative analysis for cystic fibrosis research. This resource provides curated genomic data for the Burkholderia cepacia complex and related species.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Increasing availability of bacterial genome sequences necessitates specialized databases.
- Generalized databases may not fully cater to specific research communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Burkholderia Genome Database as a model for specialized bacterial genome resources.
- To provide a user-friendly platform for research on the Burkholderia genus.
Main Methods:
- Development of a powerful search and comparative analysis interface.
- Integration of continually updated and curated genomic data for Burkholderia species.
Main Results:
- The Burkholderia Genome Database offers unique features not found in other genome databases.
- It provides high-quality, tracked information on Burkholderia cepacia complex genome annotations.
Conclusions:
- Specialized databases like the Burkholderia Genome Database are valuable for targeted research communities.
- This database serves as a crucial resource for cystic fibrosis research.
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