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A database is an organized collection of data. The term originated within the computer industry, but its meaning has been broadened by popular use, to the extent that the European Database Directive (which creates intellectual property rights for databases) includes non-electronic databases within its definition. This article is confined to a more technical use of the term; though even amongst computing professionals, some attach a much wider meaning to the word than others.
One possible definition is that a database is a collection of records stored in a computer in a systematic way, so that a computer program can consult it to answer questions. For better retrieval and sorting, each record is usually organized as a set of data elements (facts). The items retrieved in answer to queries become information that can be used to make decisions. The computer program used to manage and query a database is known as a database management system (DBMS). The properties and design of database systems are included in the study of information science.
The central concept of a database is that of a collection of records, or pieces of knowledge. Typically, for a given database, there is a structural description of the type of facts held in that database: this description is known as a schema. The schema describes the objects that are represented in the database, and the relationships among them. There are a number of different ways of organizing a schema, that is, of modeling the database structure: these are known as database models (or data models). The model in most common use today is the relational model, which in layman's terms represents all information in the form of multiple related tables each consisting of rows and columns (the true definition uses mathematical terminology). This model represents relationships by the use of values common to more than one table. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships.
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Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes (CAZy) database - Describes the families of structurally-related catalytic and carbohydrate-binding functional domains of enzymes that degrade, modify, or create glycosidic bonds.
Meta Description: [ CAZy database - Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes database ]
Dictyostelium discoideum genome annotation and analysis - Genome annotation and analysis portal for the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum.
Meta Description: [ Dictyostelium Discoideum genmome
annotation and analysis portal ]
FlyMine - An integrated database of genomic, expression and protein data for Drosophila and Anopheles.
Meta Description: [ Integrated queryable database for Drosophila and Anopheles genomics ]
GenomeSeek - A fully-searchable database to provide information and easy access to over 200 current and completed genome projects.
Meta Description: [ A fully-searchable database to provide easy access to over 2000 current and completed genome projects. ]
Gramene: A comparative genomic resource for grains - Gramene is a curated, open-source data resource that provides agricultural researchers and plant breeders with biological and genomic information on rice and other grasses.
HCNetDat - DNA microarray gene annotation database.
Human Ageing Genomic Resources - A collection of databases and tools designed to help researchers understand the genetics of human ageing.
Human Genome Sequencing Center - Provides direct access to the data computed on several organisms such as Rat, Mouse, Drosophila, and Bovine as it relates to human genome sequencing.
Maize Genome Assembly Project - Iowa State University provides an assembly of the maize genome for download and tools for searching and viewing the assembly online.
MODOMICS - MODOMICS is a relational database that integrates information about the chemical structure of modified nucleosides, their localization in RNA sequences, pathways of their biosynthesis and enzymes that carry out the respective reactions.
Mouse Genome Informatics - This site contains information on mouse genetic markers, mapping, phenotypes, mammalian homology and gene expression. All data are searchable through a set of Query Forms.
PhenomicDB - PhenomicDB is a multi-organism phenotype/genotype database. Users can compare the phenotypes of a gene over many organisms simultaneously.
Meta Description: [ metalife is dedicated to enabling life science companies to improve productivity through integrative bioinformatics solutions covering the complete research and development value chain. metalife’s team of scientific and IT experts combine their domain expertise to develop performance software s... ]
Rat Genome Database - Contains rat genomic data such as genes, SSLPs, ESTs, QTLs, and strain information and tools such as vcmap, genome scanner, rhmap server, metagene. Also has a rat research community forum.
Meta Description: [ the rat genome database contains rat genomic data such as genes,sslps,ests,qtls,strains,rhmap,sequences and tools such as vcmap,genome scanner, rhmap server,metagene,and hosts rat comunity forum. ]
SOL Genomics Network - Integrated clade oriented genome database for the Solanaceae (tomato, potato, pepper, eggplant etc.) and other Asterids. Contains genetic maps, gene sequences, phenotypic descriptions and images, tomato genome sequence and gene annotations.
SYNapse DataBase - SynDB, contains a collection of proteins known or predicted to be associated with synaptic activities and functions.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive collection of molecules related with synapse ]
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