Using BLAST and ClustalW2 for Multiple Sequence Alignment IBGP/BMI705 Lab 2 January 14, 2009 Lee Cooper, TA
Have you ever used bioinformatics tools?
Why should I care about understanding bioinformatics? Applicable Focus benchwork Preliminary data Free, readily-available tools vast amounts of information powerful Required knowledge in 5-10 years Career marketability
Summary: BLAST/ Sequence Alignment A—Search genes (5 minutes) B—BLAST (10 minutes) C—Pair BLAST (10 minutes) D—ClustalW2 (10 minutes)
Today’s guided lab: BLAST/ Sequence Alignment Follow handout Ask questions Work together Answer questions short-answer format on paper turn in to TA today (Pass/fail) Next week’s lab– SAME handout and tools Practice outside of class How can you use these tools to help along your current research and/or studies?
A. Search for gene/s
B. BLAST
C. Pair BLAST: Comparing Homo sapiens E2F3 to Mus musculus E2f3
D. ClustalW2 Sequence Alignment