MetaBasis: A web-based database containing metadata on software tools and databases in the field of bioinformatics

Abstract

We have developed an integrated web-based relational database information system, which offers an extensive search functionality of validated entries containing available bioinformatics computing resources. This system, called MetaBasis, aims to provide the bioinformatics community, and especially newcomers to the field, with easy access to reliable bioinformatics databases and tools. MetaBasis is focused on non-commercial and open-source software tools. © 2006 Adis Data Information BV. All rights reserved