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DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ) update report 2021
Toshihisa Okido1, Yuichi Kodama1, Jun Mashima1
1Bioinformation and DDBJ Center, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-8540, Japan.
Nucleic Acids Research
|November 9, 2021
Summary
The DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ) Center provides open access to nucleotide sequences and other biological data. Recent updates include new repositories and expanded services for life science research.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
- Metabolomics
Background:
- The DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ) Center is a key member of the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC).
- It collaborates with NCBI and EBI to provide unrestricted access to nucleotide sequences and related data.
- The center supports life science research through data archiving and distribution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report recent updates and new services offered by the DDBJ Center.
- To highlight the DDBJ Center's role in managing diverse biological databases.
- To inform researchers about enhanced data access and analysis capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Operating archival databases for nucleotide sequences and associated metadata.
- Providing specialized archives like the Genomic Expression Archive and Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive.
- Establishing MetaboBank for metabolomics data and sharing SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences.
Main Results:
- The DDBJ Center continues to expand its data archival and distribution services.
- New resources such as MetaboBank have been launched to accommodate emerging research areas.
- The center actively contributes to global data sharing initiatives, including pandemic response.
Conclusions:
- The DDBJ Center provides essential infrastructure for biological data management and research.
- Ongoing updates ensure the DDBJ Center remains a vital resource for the life sciences community.
- The center's services facilitate data sharing, analysis, and discovery across various biological disciplines.
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