National Center for Biotechnology Information Search database (NCBI) is a database that is used to determine the differences between the sequence of DNA and RNA. The NCBI is located in Bethaesda,Maryland and was founded in 1998.
By searching Tamoxifen as an example, we can determine the sequence of the gene and the structure of the protein using the database called as National Center for Biotechnology Information Search Database (NCBI). Through this, the genetic codes of the protein, in which the specific amino acid it coded for can be identified. In some cases, the genetic disease can be identified and hence prevented.
On top of that, this database also enables the public to access most of the research studies to gather all the information that they required on the subject drugs or health issues. Examples are PubMed, MeSH and PubMed Central. Some of the full text articles that they provide are also free of charge which permits the quick and cost-saving means of accessing information from the students.
NCBI bookshelf offers cost free, downloadable biomedical e-books which contain various topics and a lot of information srelated to life science and healthcare. With the help of this e-book, researchers can have a wide and unlimited access to the endless pools of information. By this way, it not only helps to advance the information that one possess, but also able to contribute to the advancement in scientific field and research.
NCBI is not only a database that store information but it also act as a platform to enable the users to share their latest results concurrently for the other users to review on it. This helps to boost the knowledge and enhance the quality of works from other researchers. Personally, I think that this database is very useful for us in doing research in future especially in our Year 4 Pharmacy studies.
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