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VTUTIN: a full screen gel management editor.

P A Stockwell1

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Computer Applications in the Biosciences : CABIOS
|December 1, 1985
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VTUTIN offers a user-friendly, full-screen editor for DNA sequence gel data, improving upon rudimentary tools. This program simplifies complex data management in shotgun sequencing projects.

Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Shotgun sequencing methods generate large DNA fragments requiring assembly.
  • Existing gel-management editors often have rudimentary interfaces or system restrictions.
  • Efficient management of sequence gel data is crucial for DNA assembly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce VTUTIN, a novel program for editing DNA sequence gel data.
  • To provide a user-friendly and efficient alternative to existing gel-management tools.
  • To facilitate the assembly of large DNA sequences.

Main Methods:

  • Developed VTUTIN using Pascal for modularity and portability.
  • Implemented full-screen editing capabilities mimicking established text editors (PDP-11 KED, VAX/VMS EDT).

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  • Designed for natural data display on VDU screens and intuitive command systems.

    • Main Results:

    • VTUTIN provides full-screen editing for sequence gels and consensus data.
    • The program simplifies learning and use by modeling familiar text editor commands.
    • Modular design allows for portability across different terminal types.

    Conclusions:

    • VTUTIN enhances the management of DNA sequence gel data in bioinformatics.
    • The program offers a more intuitive and accessible solution compared to traditional editors.
    • Its design promotes wider adoption and easier integration into sequencing workflows.