Computer applications in recombinant DNA research

I have tried to describe why the computer is an essential tool for the recombinant DNA scientist. As our data bases grow, we will require information storage and communication systems unlike the paper based record systems with which we currently work. Molecular biological data is being generated so rapidly that I believe electronic data exchange will soon be the only way we will be able to keep each other up to date. We have seen some specific computer applications which provide assistance to the researcher at the bench. Sequence manipulation, analysis, and display are too difficult for the unaided molecular biologist to accomplish readily. The computer, being able to provide intelligence at speeds unmatchable by humans, will continue to be used as a tool in recombinant DNA research and will rapidly grow to be an essential tool for all scientists.