Abstract
The broad-ranging Asthma and Allergy Gene Database covers many aspects of asthma and allergy genetics, including linkage data, gene expression data and gene therapy trials.
Content
The broad-ranging Asthma and Allergy Gene Database covers many aspects of asthma and allergy genetics, including linkage data, gene expression data and gene therapy trials. The database also contains details of asthma- and allergy-related information from studies in mouse. The information held is derived from all published full-length articles on these topics in the current literature. Registered users can enter and annotate data online.
Navigation
First-time users must register to use the site - this is free. Once you have logged on, you are faced with a selection of links to choose from, including Central, FAQ, Expression, Mouse and Patents. The Central link brings the user to a drop-down search interface where several options are available, including chromosome, linkage, mutation and statistical
Reporter's comments
Timeliness
Updates occur frequently. When you log in you will be notified of how many updates have occurred since your last visit.
Best feature
This is a well developed and easy to navigate site, it contains a lot of information in a compact and easily understood format, and includes a good FAQ section.
Worst feature
The registration can be problematic. If you have the same name as someone already registered you won't be allowed to join in your own name.
Related websites
More information on asthma and allergy is available from David Duffy's QIMR homepage, CSGA Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Asthma (CSGA), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), Epidemiological study on the genetics and environment of asthma, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and atopy (EGEA).
Table of links
Asthma & Allergy Gene Database
CSGA Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Asthma