Services
Genome Annotation
The Genome Annotation Service provides annotation of genomic features using the RAST tool kit (RASTtk) for bacteria and VIGOR4 for viruses. The service accepts a FASTA formatted contig file and an annotation recipe based on taxonomy to provide an annotated genome. For further explanation, please see the Genome Annotation Service Quick Reference Guide and Tutorial.
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About Genome Annotation
What is Genome Annotation?
Genome annotation is the process of identifying the locations of genes and all of the coding regions in a genome and determining what those genes do. An annotation (irrespective of the context) is a note added by way of explanation or commentary.
Tools Used
- RAST (Rapid Annotation using Subsystem Technology): Used for bacterial genome annotation.
- VIGOR4: Specialized for viral genome annotation.
Output Files
The annotation process will generate several files including:
- Annotated genome in GenBank format
- Feature table
- Protein sequences in FASTA format
- Annotation summary report