Comparing Yeast Species Used in Beer Brewing and Bread Making

Using the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR) to gain knowledge about less-researched organisms  The scientific community relies heavily on model organism research to gain knowledge and make discoveries. However, focusing solely on these species misses valuable variation. Comparative genomics allows us to use knowledge from a model species, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to understand traits in … Continue reading Comparing Yeast Species Used in Beer Brewing and Bread Making

RefSeq Release 220

RefSeq release 220 is now available online and from the FTP site. You can access RefSeq data through NCBI Datasets. What’s included in this release? As of September 5, 2023, this full release incorporates genomic, transcript, and protein data containing: 391,350,361 records 289,333,423 proteins 56,423,426 RNAs sequences from 141,099 organisms  The release is provided in several directories as a … Continue reading RefSeq Release 220

Which animals can catch and transmit human viral infections?

Using the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR) to understand susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 and other infections  Are you conducting research on animal-mediated transmission of human viral infections, such as COVID-19? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR) offers a cutting-edge NCBI toolkit of high-quality genomics data and tools to help with comparative genomics … Continue reading Which animals can catch and transmit human viral infections?

NCBI at the Biodiversity Genomics Academy 2023 (BGA23)

Virtual Talks, September 14, 2023 NCBI will be presenting virtually at the Biodiversity Genomics Academy 2023 (BGA23) on September 14, 2023. Our short, interactive talks will focus on NCBI Datasets and the Comparative Genome Viewer (CGV). Both resources are part of the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR), which facilitates reliable comparative genomics analyses for all eukaryotic … Continue reading NCBI at the Biodiversity Genomics Academy 2023 (BGA23)

New annotations in RefSeq!

In April, May, and June, the NCBI Eukaryotic Genome Annotation Pipeline released eighty-two new annotations in RefSeq for the following organisms: Acinonyx jubatus (cheetah) Actinidia eriantha (eudicot) Amaranthus tricolor (eudicot) Amphiprion ocellaris (clown anemonefish) Anastrepha obliqua (fly) Argiope bruennichi (spider) Balaenoptera acutorostrata (minke whale) Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (beet) Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish) Biomphalaria glabrata (bloodfluke planorb) Boleophthalmus … Continue reading New annotations in RefSeq!

New & Improved NCBI Datasets Genome and Assembly Pages 

Legacy pages now redirect  Effective July 10, 2023, NCBI’s Assembly and Genome record pages now redirect to new NCBI Datasets pages. As previously announced, these updates are part of our ongoing effort to modernize and improve your user experience. NCBI Datasets is a new resource that makes it easier to find and download genome data.    The following pages have … Continue reading New & Improved NCBI Datasets Genome and Assembly Pages 

Now Available! Access Data from the Human Pangenome Research Consortium (HPRC) at NCBI

Have you ever wondered how your genetic make-up is different from your neighbor’s? The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)-funded Human Pangenome Research Consortium (HPRC) has built an initial version of a pangenome reference – a collection of new human reference genome sequences representing 47 individuals from across the globe. Pangenome graphs relate the sequences … Continue reading Now Available! Access Data from the Human Pangenome Research Consortium (HPRC) at NCBI

Important Update! Changes to ASSEMBLY_REPORTS and GENOME_REPORTS on FTP

Do you currently access genome assembly data through the FTP site? We are consolidating information provided in the ASSEMBLY_REPORTS and GENOME_REPORTS directories on the genomes FTP site to simplify access and ensure that you have the most accurate, up to date, and consistently reported data.   The assembly_summary files in the ASSEMBLY_REPORTS directory are gaining information … Continue reading Important Update! Changes to ASSEMBLY_REPORTS and GENOME_REPORTS on FTP

Download Assembled Genome Data Programmatically with NCBI Datasets

As previously announced, NCBI’s Assembly and Genome record pages will be redirected to new NCBI Datasets pages in June 2023. The NCBI Datasets Command Line Interface (CLI) tools provide easy, straightforward programmatic downloads of assembled genome sequence data. We invite you to check them out and let us know what you think!  Features & Benefits of NCBI … Continue reading Download Assembled Genome Data Programmatically with NCBI Datasets

Revolutionize your research with the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR)

Unlock the full potential of eukaryotic research organisms and their genomic data with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR). CGR facilitates reliable comparative genomics analyses through community collaboration as well as an NCBI toolkit of interconnected, interoperable data and tools.    Comparative genomics is a field of study that uses the … Continue reading Revolutionize your research with the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR)