Exploring FlyBase Data Using QuickSearch

Abstract

AbstractFlyBase (www.flybase.org) is the primary online database of genetic, genomic, and functional information about Drosophila melanogaster. The long and rich history of Drosophila research, combined with recent surges in genomic‐scale and high‐throughput technologies, means that FlyBase now houses a huge quantity of data. Researchers need to be able to query these data rapidly and intuitively, and the QuickSearch tool has been designed to meet these needs. This tool is conveniently located on the FlyBase homepage and is organized into a series of simple tabbed interfaces that cover the major data and annotation classes within the database. This article describes the functionality of all aspects of the QuickSearch tool. With this knowledge, FlyBase users will be equipped to take full advantage of all QuickSearch features and thereby gain improved access to data relevant to their research. © 2023 The Authors. Current Protocols published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.Basic Protocol 1: Using the “Search FlyBase” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 2: Using the “Data Class” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 3: Using the “References” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 4: Using the “Gene Groups” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 5: Using the “Pathways” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 6: Using the “GO” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 7: Using the “Protein Domains” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 8: Using the “Expression” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 9: Using the “GAL4 etc” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 10: Using the “Phenotype” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 11: Using the “Human Disease” tab of QuickSearchBasic Protocol 12: Using the “Homologs” tab of QuickSearchSupport Protocol 1: Managing FlyBase hit lists