BCM Search Launcher Help Center:
  • Guides to Common Types of Searches:

    1. Determine protein function for a DNA query

      1. DNA sequence with unknown translation frame
        Outlines a strategy for finding a protein sequence corresponding to DNA sequence of unknown translation frame

      2. DNA Sequence with Known Translation Frame
        Outlines a strategy for finding protein sequence corresponding to a DNA sequence of known translation frame

    2. Find genomic sequence corresponding to a gene
      This section outlines a search strategy, using the BCM search launcher, for locating genomic sequence corresponding to a gene. In addition, it reviews the use of the Entrez database.


  • Notes on Interpreting Search Results:

    1. Reading the BLAST and BEAUTY output
      This section contains a thorough explanation of the output of a BLAST search, including the BEAUTY postprocessing. In addition, it reviews much of the statistical data contained within the output.


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