diArk--a resource for eukaryotic genome research
2011
diArk 2.0: A Database for Eukaryotic Genome Research
Sample size: 806
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Martin Kollmar, Björn Hammesfahr, Florian Odronitz, Marcel Hellkamp
Primary Institution: Max-Planck-Institut für Biophysikalische Chemie
Conclusion
diArk 2.0 is the most comprehensive and up-to-date database for sequenced eukaryotic genomes.
Supporting Evidence
- diArk 2.0 contains information about more than 880 species and over 2350 genome assembly files.
- The database provides extensive metadata including sequencing methods and GC-content.
- Users can easily search and access genome assembly files of interest.
Takeaway
diArk 2.0 helps scientists find and access information about many sequenced genomes quickly and easily.
Methodology
The database was developed using PostgreSQL and Ruby on Rails, and it provides a web interface for searching genome data.
Limitations
diArk does not include projects that are planned or in early stages of sequencing.
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