Readseq (EBI)

Readseq converts biological sequence files among formats including GenBank, EMBL, and FASTA to enable interoperability of sequence data for genomic and molecular analyses.

Key Features:

• Format compatibility: Readseq reads and writes 18 sequence formats, including GenBank, EMBL, and FASTA.
• Metadata preservation: Maintains essential metadata and annotations during format conversion.
• Integration with EMBL-EBI resources: Complements EMBL-EBI tools and interfaces with full-text search and job dispatcher frameworks, providing access to nearly 5 billion entries.
• Programmatic access: Provides RESTful and SOAP-based APIs for integration into computational workflows.

Scientific Applications:

• Data interoperability: Enables conversion of sequence data to interoperable formats for downstream analyses.
• Genomic analysis: Supports preparation of sequence data for genomic workflows that require specific file formats.
• Comparative genomics: Facilitates comparative analyses by harmonizing formats across datasets.
• Molecular biology studies: Assists molecular biology workflows by preserving annotations during format transitions.

Methodology:

Readseq reads input sequences in a specified source format and writes them to a target format while preserving metadata and annotations.