PhageDive: A Database for Prokaryotic Viral Diversity
Author Information
Author(s): Clara Rolland, Johannes Wittmann, Lorenz C. Reimer, Joaquim Sardà Carbasse, Isabel Schober, Christian-Alexander Dudek, Christian Ebeling, Julia Koblitz, Boyke Bunk, Jörg Overmann
Primary Institution: Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH
Conclusion
PhageDive provides a comprehensive and standardized database for prokaryotic viruses, facilitating access to diverse viral data for research.
Supporting Evidence
- PhageDive integrates data from multiple sources, including scientific publications and culture collections.
- It currently covers 1167 phages from three major public collections.
- PhageDive features an advanced search function for detailed queries on viral data.
- The database allows linking of experimental data to existing information for better research outcomes.
- PhageDive is interoperable with other resources like NCBI and the Viral Host Range database.
Takeaway
PhageDive is like a big library for viruses that infect bacteria, helping scientists find and study them easily.
Methodology
PhageDive was developed to gather and standardize data on prokaryotic viruses from various sources, allowing for easy access and integration of experimental data.
Limitations
The database currently covers only a limited fraction of the total viral diversity and may not include all existing bacteriophage data.
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