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All Lasergene modules have a unified internet search interface. This interface allows you to search multiple BLAST and Entrez text databases via an integrated internet connection.
In any Lasergene module Preferences, you can add multiple addresses to reach NCBI's BLAST and Entrez text server or any other properly configured BLAST server. You can easily select the desired server from this list in the BLAST or Entrez text query window. |
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BLAST Searching
To utilize BLAST, simply highlight a sequence region and select Blast Selection from the Net Search menu. Then from the BLAST query window, select the server URL (if not the default), the BLAST program and database to search.
BLAST search results appear in a window similar to the one pictured below. |
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| Sample of BLAST results window |
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One or more matching sequences can be:- Opened directly into another Lasergene application
- Added directly to the current analysis project
- Viewed directly from the NCBI website by automatically launching the browser
- Saved in batch
- Printed in whole or by selection
You can save the entire search result as a text file or copy individual or multiple sequences from the search results. |
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Entrez Text Searching
To utilize the Entrez text query builder (shown below), simply select New Text Search from the Net Search menu. Select the Entrez text server you want to query, pick the database, then construct your query. |
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| Sample of Entrez text query builder |
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| Entrez search results appear in a window similar to the one pictured below. Once the results appear, you may use the buttons across the top or the options available under the Net Search window will become available. |
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| Sample of Entrez Text results window |
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One or more matching sequences can be:- Opened directly into another Lasergene application
- Opened as a new document in the current application
- Viewed directly from the NCBI website by automatically launching the browser
- Saved in batch
- Printed in whole or by selection
You can save the entire search result as a text file or copy individual or multiple sequences from the search results. |
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