chas@stork.bcm.tmc.edu (02/17/88)
From: Charles Lawrence <chas@stork.bcm.tmc.edu>
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Gene and Protein Sequence Analysis for Sun Workstations
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The Molecular Biology Information Resource (MBIR) distributes a
software package for gene and protein sequence analysis that runs on
Sun workstations. EuGene, a newly developed easy-to-use interface,
creates a total environment for the execution of programs. The package
is a comprehensive set of standard software tools with graphics
capabilities. Sequence alignment programs implementing the Feng and
Doolittle multiple alignment algorithm and phylogenetic tree analysis,
a modified Needleman-Wunsch alignment program, and a program that
searches for homology domains are among several of the homology
programs available. Also included are a suite of programs which
predict secondary structure and hydropathicity patterns of peptides.
The design of the interface makes it useful both for individuals with
limited computer experience, as well as for those with advanced
application needs.
EuGene is a menu-driven system, complete with concise on-screen advice
and extensive on-line help. An "object inventory" organizes the user's
sequences and data objects. A user can maintain different "projects",
each having separate object inventories with options for moving data
from project to project. Built-in editors are used to enter sequences,
to modify the text output produced by the software tools, and to keep
notes in an electronic notepad. The interface can be used from
standard terminals or PCs emulating a standard terminal. Graphic
output is in Tektronix 4014 format and can be sent automatically to a
"Tek4014" window when using a Sun, or displayed on a PC using a
terminal emulator that supports Tektronix 4014.
For more information about EuGene, contact:
Sandra Honda, Ph.D.
Molecular Biology Information Resource
Dept. of Cell Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
713-799-4275
E-mail: eugene@mbir.bcm.tmc.edu
sandra@mbir.bcm.tmc.edu
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