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An access interface for the MS-DOS diskette format of GenBank(R), a gene sequence database
1Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Computer Applications in the Biosciences : CABIOS
|November 1, 1987
Summary
A new interface program allows MS-DOS users to easily access and manage GenBank gene sequence files. This tool facilitates viewing, printing, and decoding genetic data, enhancing usability for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Genomic Data Management
Background:
- Accessing and managing large genomic databases like GenBank can be challenging for users with limited computational resources.
- Traditional methods for handling gene sequence files often require specialized knowledge and complex command-line operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a user-friendly interface program for MS-DOS operating systems to interact with GenBank gene sequence files.
- To simplify the process of searching, viewing, printing, and decoding genetic information from GenBank.
Main Methods:
- The program provides a menu-driven interface for MS-DOS users.
- It supports keyword, author, and entry name searches within GenBank files.
- Functionality includes viewing, printing, and decoding sequences into a standard character file format.
Main Results:
- Users can efficiently produce listings and select specific GenBank sequences.
- The decode option successfully uncompresses sequence data into a usable character file format.
- The program is designed for hard disk operation but also accommodates diskette-based systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed interface program significantly improves accessibility and usability of GenBank data for MS-DOS users.
- It offers a streamlined approach to managing and analyzing gene sequence information, regardless of the user's primary storage medium.