Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) v.10: new features and updates

Mukherjee, Supratim; Stamatis, Dimitri; Li, Cindy Tianqing; Ovchinnikova, Galina; Kandimalla, Mahathi; Handke, Van; Reddy, Anuha; Ivanova, Natalia; Woyke, Tanja; Eloe-Fardosh, Emiley A.; Chen, I-Min A.; Kyrpides, Nikos C.; Reddy, T. B. K.

doi:10.1093/nar/gkae1000

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Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) v.10: new features and updates

Mukherjee, Supratim·Stamatis, Dimitri·Li, Cindy Tianqing·Ovchinnikova, Galina·Kandimalla, Mahathi·Handke, Van·Reddy, Anuha·Ivanova, Natalia·Woyke, Tanja·Eloe-Fardosh, Emiley A.·Chen, I-Min A.·Kyrpides, Nikos C.·Reddy, T. B. K.

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The Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD; https://gold.jgi.doe.gov/) at the Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute is a comprehensive online metadata repository designed to catalog and manage information related to (meta)genomic sequence projects. GOLD provides a centralized platform where researchers can access a wide array of metadata from its four organization levels namely Study, Organism/Biosample, Sequencing Project and Analysis Project. GOLD continues to serve as a valuable resource and has seen significant growth and expansion since its inception in 1997. With its expanded role as a collaborative platform, it not only actively imports data from other primary repositories like National Center for Biotechnology Information but also supports contributions from researchers worldwide. This collaborative approach has enriched the database with diverse datasets, creating a more integrated resource to enhance scientific insights. As genomic research becomes increasingly integral to various scientific disciplines, more researchers and institutions are turning to GOLD for their metadata needs. To meet this growing demand, GOLD has expanded by adding diverse metadata fields, intuitive features, advanced search capabilities and enhanced data visualization tools, making it easier for users to find and interpret relevant information. This manuscript provides an update and highlights the new features introduced over the last 2 years.

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Mukherjee, Supratim, Stamatis, Dimitri, Li, Cindy Tianqing, Ovchinnikova, Galina, Kandimalla, Mahathi, Handke, Van, Reddy, Anuha, Ivanova, Natalia, Woyke, Tanja, Eloe-Fardosh, Emiley A., Chen, I-Min A., Kyrpides, Nikos C., Reddy, T. B. K.. 2024-11-05. Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) v.10: new features and updates. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar%2Fgkae1000

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