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TBASE: a computerized database for transgenic animals and targeted mutations

R P Woychik1, J S Wassom, D Kingsbury

  • 1Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN 37831.

Nature
|May 27, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A new database, TBASE, organizes information on transgenic animals and targeted mutations. It enhances accessibility for researchers through various network connectivity options.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Genetics
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Information on transgenic animals and targeted mutations is crucial for research.
  • Existing data organization methods may be fragmented or difficult to access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a centralized, accessible database for transgenic animal and targeted mutation information.
  • To facilitate data retrieval and sharing among researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a computerized database named TBASE.
  • Utilizing resources from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
  • Making the database accessible via the JHU Computational Biology Gopher Server.

Main Results:

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  • TBASE successfully organizes and provides access to data on transgenic animals and targeted mutations.
  • The database is available through a Gopher server, indicating a functional information repository.
  • Mechanisms are being implemented to ensure broad user access across different network capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • TBASE serves as a valuable resource for the scientific community studying transgenic animals and mutations.
  • Improved data accessibility through TBASE can accelerate research and discovery in related fields.
  • The database design considers varying user access needs, promoting wider adoption.