Advancement of MicrobeDB.jp with integration of genomic and metagenomic information
Category
- Completed
- Database Integration Coordination Program (DICP)
- Projects funded in FY 2014
Name and affiliation of Research Director
KUROKAWA Ken
Professor, National Institute of Genetics, Research Organization of Information and Systems
Outline of R&D
Since FY2011, we have been developing a new integrated database for microbes 'MicrobeDB.jp' based on Semantic Web technologies. The followings are the development items for 3 years project. i) Integrate data from both Fungi and Algae, ii) Develop sustainable system to ensure automatic data collection and updates, iii) Develop various types of application (Stanza), iv) Improve the usability for unspecified innovators. By achieving the above issues, MicrobeDB.jp will become a database system that makes it possible to discover novel knowledge from big data.
Main database(s) subject to research and development
Period of research and development
April 2014 to March 2017
Documents
Presentation documents
- Kickoff Meeting (900 KB)
- Symposium of Database Togo (Integration) 2014 (2.4 MB)
- Symposium of Database Togo (Integration) 2016 (3.1 MB)