BLAST

BLAST, or Basic Local Alignment Search Tool, is a bioinformatics algorithm used to compare biological sequences, such as DNA, RNA, or proteins. It helps researchers identify similarities between sequences by finding regions of local alignment. When a new sequence is entered, BLAST searches a database for sequences that are similar, providing insights into function, evolution, and relationships among genes or proteins. This tool is widely used in genomics and molecular biology to accelerate discoveries in research, health, and genetics by enabling scientists to compare and analyze large amounts of biological data efficiently.