Bioinformatics: NCBI releases a Database of Genomic Structural Variation (dbVar)

Bioinformatics: NCBI releases a Database of Genomic Structural Variation (dbVar)

As part of NCBI, a new database was released, this database is the Database of Genomic Structural Variation (dbVar), this database contains data from the analysis of genomic variations and their relationship with phenotype information.

The dbVar homepage contains links that help you understand what Genomic Structural Variations are, FAQs, and submission of information.

The database also include an RSS feed to let you know about any updates.

Bioinformatics: Job Offer at University of Copenhagen

The Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health at Bioinformatics Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen in Denmark, is a newly established center that specialized in studying non-coding RNAs. The center has a position as PhD fellow in bioinformatics open, with start May 1st or soon thereafter. The duration is three years.

This project concentrates on studying ncRNAs or non-coding RNAs, their role, structure...etc

The project will be in collaboration with Prof. Henrik Nielsen, University of Copenhagen and others.

For more on the job description and Qualification requirements, you can read the full article HERE.