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DNA Data Bank of Japan
Jun Mashima1, Yuichi Kodama2, Takatomo Fujisawa2
1DDBJ Center, National Institute of Genetics, Shizuoka 411-8540, Japan jmashima@nig.ac.jp.
Nucleic Acids Research
|December 8, 2016
Summary
The DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ) continues its 30-year mission, collecting nucleotide sequence data for global sharing. Recent updates enhance data retrieval, analysis, and integration using semantic web technologies.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
- Data Archiving
Background:
- The DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ) has been a key public data service for 30 years.
- DDBJ is a member of the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC), alongside NCBI and EBI.
- DDBJ also manages the Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive (JGA) for human-subject data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on DDBJ's database activities for INSDC and JGA over the past year.
- To introduce recent modifications to retrieval and analytical services.
- To highlight advancements in integrating and sharing biological data through semantic web technologies.
Main Methods:
- Collecting nucleotide sequence data from researchers worldwide.
- Collaborating within the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC).
- Utilizing a supercomputer system for data retrieval and analysis services.
Main Results:
- DDBJ has continued its role in nucleotide sequence data collection and service provision.
- Enhanced retrieval and analytical services are now available on the DDBJ supercomputer system.
- Improvements in semantic web technologies facilitate biological data integration and sharing, including RDF versions of sequence data.
Conclusions:
- DDBJ remains a vital resource for global nucleotide sequence data.
- Ongoing development of services and technologies ensures efficient data access and integration.
- The integration of semantic web technologies advances biological data sharing and utilization.