SNUGB: a versatile genome browser supporting comparative and functional fungal genomics
2008

SNUGB: A Genome Browser for Fungal Genomics

Sample size: 137 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Jung Kyongyong, Park Jongsun, Choi Jaeyoung, Park Bongsoo, Kim Seungill, Ahn Kyohun, Choi Jaehyuk, Choi Doil, Kang Seogchan, Lee Yong-Hwan

Primary Institution: Seoul National University

Hypothesis

The development of a new genome browser will facilitate comparative and functional analyses of fungal genomes.

Conclusion

The SNUGB serves as a powerful platform supporting comparative and functional genomics within the fungal kingdom and also across other kingdoms.

Supporting Evidence

  • The SNUGB integrates genomic information from 98 fungal and oomycete species.
  • It provides three different forms of data presentation: diagram, table, and text.
  • SNUGB offers tools for data annotation and analysis, including 'BLAST annotation'.
  • The modular design allows easy adoption for other comparative genomic platforms.

Takeaway

The SNUGB is a tool that helps scientists look at and compare the DNA of different fungi easily.

Methodology

The SNUGB integrates genomic information from various fungal and oomycete species and provides multiple data presentation formats and analysis tools.

Limitations

The integration of data from different sequencing centers can be challenging due to heterogeneous formats.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2164-9-586

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