The Mouse Genome Database (MGD): a community resource. Status and enhancements

Abstract

The Mouse Genome Database (MGD) is a comprehensive community database that integrates genetic, genomic and phenotypic information about the laboratory mouse. MGD provides detailed information about genes and genetic markers, elemental data from mapping experiments, descriptions of molecular segments including ESTs, probes, and cDNA clones, homology information betweenmouseandmanyother mammalian genomes, and phenotypic descriptions of gene mutations, gene function and mouse strains. All data are supported by citations. Interactive graphical displays of cytogenetic, genetic and physical maps are available. User support is provided through dedicated staff, bulletin boards, and user documentation. MGD can be accessed at http://www.informatics.jax.org INTRODUCTION The Mouse Genome Database focuses on the representation of elemental genetic, phenotypic and genomic data from studies of the laboratory mouse (1). MGD is one component of the Mouse Genome Informatics Project at The Jackson Labor..