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Researchers can access updated genomic data and analysis tools for tuberculosis (TB) research through key online resources like TubercuList and the Pathosystems Resource Integration Center (PATRIC). These platforms support the TB community with essential data and bioinformatics capabilities.

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Area of Science:

Genomic data analysis
Bioinformatics resources
Tuberculosis research

Background:

Online repositories for genomic and -omics data are crucial for modern research.
The tuberculosis (TB) research community requires awareness of available online databases and tools.
Database providers need to understand the TB research community's needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of key TB online resources: TubercuList, TB Database, and PATRIC.
To summarize updates and upcoming features for TubercuList.
To present PATRIC and its RNA-Seq analysis tools for pathogen data.

Main Methods:

Review of existing TB-focused online databases.
Summary of updates from TubercuList.
Overview of PATRIC's features and RNA-Seq analysis tools.

Main Results:

Key updates and future features of TubercuList were presented.
An overview of the PATRIC website and its functionalities was provided.
Online tools for pathogen RNA-Seq analysis within PATRIC were highlighted.

Conclusions:

Enhanced awareness of TB online resources can facilitate research.
Integrated platforms like PATRIC offer valuable tools for genomic data analysis.
Continued development of TB databases is essential for the research community.