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DDBJ update in 2024: the DDBJ Group Cloud service for sharing pre-publication data
Yuichi Kodama1, Takeshi Ara1, Asami Fukuda1
1Bioinformation and DDBJ Center, National Institute of Genetics, 1111 Yata, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-8540, Japan.
The Bioinformation and DNA Data Bank of Japan Center (DDBJ Center) offers vital public life science databases, including nucleotide sequences and specialized archives for genomics, metabolomics, and human data. Recent updates highlight their cloud platform for data sharing and analysis.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
Background:
- The Bioinformation and DNA Data Bank of Japan Center (DDBJ Center) is a key provider of public life science databases.
- As a founding member of the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC), it collaborates globally on nucleotide sequence data.
- It offers diverse databases beyond INSDC, including those for functional genomics, metabolomics, and human genetic/phenotypic data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report recent updates and advancements in the databases and services provided by the DDBJ Center.
- To highlight the capabilities and significance of the DDBJ Group Cloud (DGC) services.
- To inform researchers about the available resources for data sharing and analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the National Institute of Genetics supercomputer as a platform for database systems and cloud services.
- Accepting and distributing nucleotide sequence data in collaboration with international partners (NCBI, EBI).
- Developing and maintaining specialized databases such as Genomic Expression Archive, MetaboBank, TogoVar-repository, and Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive.
Main Results:
- The DDBJ Center continues to provide comprehensive public databases covering diverse life science fields.
- New updates and enhancements have been implemented across its database systems.
- The DDBJ Group Cloud (DGC) services offer a platform for secure sharing and analysis of pre-publication data.
Conclusions:
- The DDBJ Center remains a crucial resource for life science research, offering extensive data and advanced analytical tools.
- The DDBJ Group Cloud services enhance collaborative research by facilitating pre-publication data sharing.
- Continuous updates ensure the DDBJ Center's databases and services meet the evolving needs of the scientific community.
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