1997, Vol. 25, No. 1 | Bonnie L. Maidak*, Gary J. Olsen, Niels Larsen1, Ross Overbeek2, Michael J. McCaughey and Carl R. Woese
The Ribosomal Database Project (RDP) is a curated database that provides ribosome-related data, analysis services, and associated computer programs. The RDP offers phylogenetically ordered alignments of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences, derived phylogenetic trees, rRNA secondary structure diagrams, and various software for handling, analyzing, and displaying alignments and trees. Data are available via anonymous FTP, electronic mail, gopher, and the World Wide Web. The RDP has expanded its collection of small subunit (SSU) rRNA sequences, with over 800 new prokaryotic sequences and several hundred new eukaryotic sequences. New this year is an alignment of ~1000 small subunit mitochondrial sequences. Phylogenetic trees are available for all alignments, and secondary structure diagrams are provided in PostScript format. The RDP also offers subdirectories containing GenBank-formatted files of specific rRNA sequences. Access to the RDP can be through its World Wide Web server, automated electronic mail server, anonymous FTP, and gopher. Research using any RDP service should cite the RDP, the release number, and this article. The RDP is supported by the National Science Foundation.The Ribosomal Database Project (RDP) is a curated database that provides ribosome-related data, analysis services, and associated computer programs. The RDP offers phylogenetically ordered alignments of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences, derived phylogenetic trees, rRNA secondary structure diagrams, and various software for handling, analyzing, and displaying alignments and trees. Data are available via anonymous FTP, electronic mail, gopher, and the World Wide Web. The RDP has expanded its collection of small subunit (SSU) rRNA sequences, with over 800 new prokaryotic sequences and several hundred new eukaryotic sequences. New this year is an alignment of ~1000 small subunit mitochondrial sequences. Phylogenetic trees are available for all alignments, and secondary structure diagrams are provided in PostScript format. The RDP also offers subdirectories containing GenBank-formatted files of specific rRNA sequences. Access to the RDP can be through its World Wide Web server, automated electronic mail server, anonymous FTP, and gopher. Research using any RDP service should cite the RDP, the release number, and this article. The RDP is supported by the National Science Foundation.