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DNA data bank of Japan (DDBJ) progress report
Jun Mashima1, Yuichi Kodama2, Takehide Kosuge2
1DDBJ Center, National Institute of Genetics, Shizuoka 411-8540, Japan tt@nig.ac.jp.
Nucleic Acids Research
|November 19, 2015
Summary
The DNA Data Bank of Japan Center provides essential biological data services, including archival and analysis. Recent activities focus on database submissions and enhancing data retrieval, analysis, and integration services.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
- Data Archiving
Background:
- The DNA Data Bank of Japan Center (DDBJ Center) is a key resource for biological information.
- It collaborates internationally with the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) under the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC).
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the recent activities and service improvements of the DDBJ Center.
- Highlighting advancements in data archival, retrieval, analysis, and integration.
Main Methods:
- Database submissions and updates.
- Development of semantic web technologies for data integration.
- Operational activities for the Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive (JGA).
Main Results:
- Continued maintenance and provision of public archival, retrieval, and analytical services for biological data.
- Enhanced services for data retrieval, analysis, and integration.
- Successful operation of the Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive (JGA).
Conclusions:
- The DDBJ Center remains a vital hub for biological data management and accessibility.
- Ongoing efforts focus on improving data sharing and integration through advanced technologies.