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Michelle Dubaj Price1, Daryl D Hurd1
1a St. John Fisher College , Rochester , New York , USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|April 4, 2019
Summary
WormBase offers comprehensive genetic data for C. elegans and related nematodes, accessible through various search options. It uniquely features peer-reviewed micropublications for data that might otherwise be unpublished.
Area of Science:
- Nematode genomics
- Model organism databases
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- WormBase is a crucial resource for Caenorhabditis elegans research.
- Accurate and up-to-date genetic information is essential for model organism studies.
- Discovering and disseminating novel research findings can be challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the WormBase database.
- To highlight WormBase's features for accessing genetic information.
- To emphasize the unique inclusion of micropublications.
Main Methods:
- Data curation and integration from various sources.
- Development of search functionalities for genes and diseases.
- Implementation of a peer-review process for micropublications.
Main Results:
- WormBase provides current and accurate genetic data for C. elegans and related species.
- Users can efficiently search the database using gene names or human disease associations.
- The inclusion of micropublications facilitates the publication of valuable, novel data.
Conclusions:
- WormBase serves as a vital, open-access repository for nematode genetic information.
- The database enhances research accessibility through diverse search options and unique publication avenues.
- WormBase supports the advancement of C. elegans research and related fields.
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