GenBank

GenBank is a comprehensive database that stores genetic information, including DNA and RNA sequences from a wide variety of organisms. It serves as a vital resource for scientists worldwide, allowing them to share and access genetic data for research and study. By cataloging these sequences, GenBank helps researchers discover relationships between species, understand genetic diseases, and advance fields like biotechnology and medicine. Established in the 1980s, it is maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and is freely available to anyone interested in genetics and biology.