PlantsT: Functional Genomics of Plant Transporters
http://plantst.sdsc.edu/
This database from the University of California and the San Diego Supercomputer Center "is part of the Plant Genome Program for the National Science Foundation." The information contained within the site focuses on genes involved in transport and uptake of plant nutrients. Users can perform a variety of different searches and limit the results by species, if desired. Users can also register to take advantage of certain customizing features. Although there are educational features, this site is primarily for an audience with advanced knowledge of plant genetics. [AL]
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Center for Eukaryotic Structural Genomics
http://www.uwstructuralgenomics.org/cesghome.htm
A collaboration between the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Molecular Kinetics, Inc., and Hebrew University, the Center for Eukaryotic Structural Genomics (CESG) intends to "develop critical technologies for determining three-dimensional structures of proteins rapidly and economically." The site gives an overview of CESG, including the goals and mission of the center, biographies of people involved, and the methodology and results of the program. The results section is the most substantial part of the site, giving information on how target proteins were selected, protocols and technology used, publications based on CESG research, and more. [AL]
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DNA Data Bank of Japan
http://www.ddbj.nig.ac.jp/
The DNA Data Bank of Japan collects DNA sequence data and assigns internationally recognized accession numbers mainly from Japanese researchers. It is one of the International DNA Databases that shares data on a daily basis with the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL) and the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI); as a result, all three sources should provide the same information. Users can search for data in several different ways or use one of the various analysis tools. The site also provides information for researchers looking to submit data. Most information is presented in both English and Japanese. [AL]
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The Peptaibol Database
http://www.cryst.bbk.ac.uk/peptaibol/welcome.html
This online database from the Crystallography Department at Birkbeck College, London "deals primarily with naturally occurring peptides, generally these have a fungal origin." The search function is easy to use; data can be queried by name, family, or residue motif. Another useful feature is the Peptaibol Picture Gallery, which includes images of several peptaibols. [AL]
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Bibliography of the Neuropterida
http://entowww.tamu.edu/research/neuropterida/bibhome.html
Created and maintained by neuropterid researcher John D. Oswald through Texas A&M University, this Web site is a searchable database of literature regarding lacewings and closely related insect orders. The author provides detailed instructions for using the literature search feature, which works much the same as most bibliographic databases. Visitors should note that this bibliography is a work in progress with many incomplete citations, as well as content that heavily reflects the author's own research interests in systematics, taxonomy, and phylogeny. Neuropterid researchers are encouraged to help complete the bibliography by submitting information that completes, corrects, and/or adds to existing citations. [RAS]
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Homeodomain Resource
http://genome.nhgri.nih.gov/homeodomain/
As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research (DIR) conducts research regarding the genetic component of human disease. The Homeodomain Resource presents "an annotated collection of non-redundant protein sequences, three-dimensional structures, and genomic information for the homeodomain protein family." In addition to providing compilations of data from the literature, this Web site features a homeodomain database that can be searched by a number of criteria, including gene sequence, protein name, organism, and gene symbol. [RAS]
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Agroforestree Database
http://www.icraf.cgiar.org/treessd/AFT/AFT.htm
The International Center for Research in Agroforestry has created this database to help field workers and researchers choose appropriate tree species to meet specific agroforestry goals. Users can search the database of over 300 species by common name or botanic name, and select output from a list of data categories. The site is very easy to use, including features to help users find the exact name of the plant that interested them and a glossary of scientific terms. This database may be helpful to the agroforestry community as well as others with a botanical interest. [AL]
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Oklahoma Biological Survey
http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/
Associated with the state of Oklahoma and the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, this Web site provides a wealth of information on the flora, fauna, and ecological communities found throughout the state. The site offers a variety of databases and literature collections on a variety of subjects including rare species, woody plants, breeding birds, and much more. The site is easy to navigate, and most searches can be executed simply. Some general information on biodiversity and tips on information sources for the non-specialist make this site valuable to a broader audience. [AL]
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