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Database-basics

The document outlines the structure and types of databases, explaining that a database is a structured collection of information consisting of records and fields. It distinguishes between primary databases, which contain original data submitted by researchers, and derivative databases, which are derived from primary data and controlled by third parties. Examples of both types of databases are provided, including GeneBank and NCBI Protein.

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Database-basics

The document outlines the structure and types of databases, explaining that a database is a structured collection of information consisting of records and fields. It distinguishes between primary databases, which contain original data submitted by researchers, and derivative databases, which are derived from primary data and controlled by third parties. Examples of both types of databases are provided, including GeneBank and NCBI Protein.

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Structure of databases

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Relational
Other types
What is a database ?
 Structured collection of information
 Consists of basic units called records or entries
 Each record consists of fields, which hold pre-
defined data related to the record.
Example: Protein database
Protein entries------Records Protein properties----
fields
Name of the protein, length and amino acid sequence
Types of databases
• Primary databases
Original data submitted by experimentalists
Content controlled by submitter
Examples: GeneBank, SRA, SNP, GEO, PDB etc.

• Derivative databases
Derived from Primary data
Content controlled by third party (EBI or NCBI)
Examples: NCBI Protein, RefSeq, GEO datasets,
UniGene, Structure
Primary databases
Web Access

Stream of information
Databases

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Secondary databases
Web Access

Derived
Databases

Database Database Database

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