The Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD) is an online workbench that aids collection, management, analysis, and use of DNA barcodes. It consists of 3 components (MAS, IDS, and ECS) that each address the needs of various groups in the barcoding community.
BOLD-MAS provides a repository for barcode records coupled with analytical tools. It serves as an online workbench for the DNA barcode community.
BOLD-IDS provides a species identification tool that accepts DNA sequences from the barcode region and returns a taxonomic assignment to the species level when possible.
BOLD-ECS provides web developers and bioinformaticians the ability to build tools and workflows that can be integrated with the BOLD framework. We welcome the addition of new analytical modules.
Ratnasingham S, Hebert PDN (2007) BOLD : The Barcode of Life Data SystemMolecular Ecology Notes
Primer submission is now possible through the Project Console. Primers that target multiple markers are accepted as a prelude to supporting multi-marker barcoding.
Sept-30--2007 - ID Engine Integration (MAS)
The BOLD ID engine has now been integrated into the sequence page. Users can quickly test the identification of any record on BOLD by clicking on the ID buttons found directly below the nucleotide sequence on the page. Both full database and reference database searches are supported.
Aug-29--2007 - Google Earth (MAS)
Google Earth extension has been has been added to the Distribution map function on BOLD. Users with Google Earth installed on their system can map sample collection points on ultra-high resolution maps with specimen images.
Mar-2--2007 - Sequence Quality Measure (MAS) BOLD now provides the number of ambiguous bases in a sequence wherever the sequence length is displayed. Sequences with greater than 1% ambiguous bases are highlighted for review. The Taxon ID tree function also provides a filter to restrict any sequences with greater than 1% ambiguous bases from the analysis.
Feb-12-2007 - Taxonomy Browser A Taxonomy Browser is now available off the front page of BOLD. Users can browse and search for taxon pages that provide an overview of the barcoding work thats being done in each group. Each taxon page displays stats on barcoding progress, specimen depositories, representative images of specimens, countries of collection, and a distribution map of collection sites.
Jan-25-2007 - BOLD manuscript in press BOLD: The Barcode of Life Data Systemwas recently published in Molecular Ecology Notes. The article outlines BOLD functionality and provides an introductory overview of the data structures and standards implemented by the system.
Nov-1-2006 - Automatic Contaminant Check (MAS) All sequence submissions are automatically scanned for contaminants before they are injected into projects. All records matching contaminants are flagged so that project managers can deal with them accordingly. The contaminant database is dynamic anis expanded as new contaminants are encountered.
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