MycoDB: an online database for comparative genomics of the mycobacteria and related organisms

Abstract

MycoDB ( http://myco.bham.ac.uk ) is an online resource designed to facilitate genomic analyses of Mycobacterium spp. and related genera. Regions of interest can be found by searching the annotation, BLAST searching against the sequence data, or specifying genomic coordinates. Tools are provided to access the primary sequence data and annotation, design primers, and view the equivalent region in other genomes, as determined using MUMmer. The whole chromosome can also be displayed and genes "painted" using data such as their GC content. The site also acts as a portal, allowing the user to access other relevant online resources.