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Sequence Similarity Search: BLAST

Description:

This course offers a practical introduction to nucleotide and protein sequence similarity searching using NCBI's BLAST family of programs. Exercises range from simple searches to creative uses of the BLAST programs.

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Webpage Modified: October 4, 2009

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	Dates	Times	Location
	2009/11/05	1.30PM-4.00PM	NIH Library Training Room, First Floor -- Registration Required
	Hands-on. Free. HHS staff only. For more information call 301-496-1080
	Objectives: Advantages of different BLAST programs such as blastn, blastp, tblastn and when to use which one How to limit your searches to make them more specific How to understand the results
	Who Should Attend: Any NIH staff member with an interest in the topic

	Useful Handouts/Links: This class is based on one of the mini-courses developed by the instructor Dr. Medha Bhagwat while working at NCBI NCBI Mini-Courses


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