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FarFetch--an Internet-based sequence entry server

W A Gilbert1

  • 1Whitehead Institute, Cambridge, MA 02142.

Computer Applications in the Biosciences : CABIOS
|April 1, 1994
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A new network server, FarFetch, allows scientists to directly download biological sequence database entries into their file systems. This internet-based tool simplifies data retrieval, bypassing traditional email methods for immediate usability.

Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Genomic Data Management

Background:

  • Accessing biological sequence data is crucial for scientific research.
  • Existing methods for retrieving sequence data can be cumbersome and inefficient.
  • There is a need for a more direct and user-friendly data retrieval system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce FarFetch, a novel network server for biological sequence database entries.
  • To provide scientists with a tool for direct data fetching into their file stores.
  • To improve the efficiency and usability of biological sequence data retrieval.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a network server utilizing TCP/IP protocols.
  • Implementation of clients for OpenVMS, Unix, and Macintosh operating systems.

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  • Design for direct data transfer into user file stores in usable formats.

    • Main Results:

    • FarFetch enables direct fetching of biological sequence entries.
    • The server supports TCP/IP protocols, accessible via the internet.
    • Clients are available for multiple operating systems, with more planned.
    • Data is delivered in an immediately usable format, unlike conventional retrievers.

    Conclusions:

    • FarFetch offers a significant improvement over traditional biological sequence data retrieval methods.
    • The server enhances accessibility and usability of critical biological data for researchers.
    • Future development will expand client compatibility, further broadening its utility.