Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

The Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (한국미생물·생명공학회)
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BioPlace: A Web-Based Collaborative Environment for Effective Genome Research

  • Ahn, Geon-Tae (School of Computer Engineering & Information Technology, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Hong (School of Computer Engineering & Information Technology, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Kang, Kyung-Mi (Department of Biology Education, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Myung-Joon (School of Computer Engineering & Information Technology, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Han, In-Seob (Department of Biological Science, University of Ulsan)
  • Published : 2004.10.01
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Abstract

Genome research has become very popular in most nations. In order to enhance the efficiency of collaboration among genome research groups, ways to store and share data, communicate with each other, be guided through right research strategies, and to easily use well-established databases. In addition, since techniques and softwares for genome research groups are well established, a similar research road map could commonly be applied. In this study, we developed a web-based work place for effective genome research, named 'BioPlace.' From the beginning of writing a proposal, research members can work on the same environment with convenient aid to share files or data. BioPlace provides various ways of collaboration methods among genome researchers. The BioPlace system supports two types of workplaces, namely 'Personal Workspace' and 'Team Workspace.' For each BioPlace user, a Persona] Workspace is provided, while a Team Workspace is provided for each group with the same purpose. In addition, BioPlace provides a 'General Research Road Map' for genome research, and several Korean user interfaces for BLAST, PDB, and Primer3. We expect that BioPlace may facilitate collaboration of genome research among the experienced scientists and help beginners in many different ways as well.

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