Developed by the Health Sciences Library at the University of Pittsburgh, OBRC is a manually curated collection of annotations and links to over 2000 bioinformatics databases and software tools.
The Bioinformatics Links Directory features curated links to molecular resources, tools and databases. The links listed in this directory are selected on the basis of recommendations from bioinformatics experts in the field. The directory also lists all links contained in the Nucleic Acid Research Webserver issue.
The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) finds regions of local similarity between sequences. The program compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and calculates the statistical significance of matches. BLAST can be used to infer functional and evolutionary relationships between sequences as well as help identify members of gene families.
Orphanet is the reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs, for all audiences. Orphanet’s aim is to help improve the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with rare diseases.
Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health. Website covers genetic cancer conditions. Includes a medical and genetics terms reference glossary.
The GARD Information Center was created in 2002 by the Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), two agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to help people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
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