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The NAR Databases mind map template, created by a student group, catalogs 1,685 databases from the Nucleic Acids Research (NAR) journal collection, including 88 new resources and 23 outdated databases. It covers why databases are grouped for easy discovery, criteria for selection (e.g., 'general utility of databases', 'web accessible data'), and major groupings like 'Nucleic Acid Sequences and Structures' and 'Protein Sequences and Structure'. This NAR Databases cheat sheet helps researchers quickly navigate biological databases, with specific nodes such as 'Dfam' (human DNA repeat family) and 'KEGG' (metabolic pathways) highlighted. The template also explains why some databases are dropped, such as through 'Recombination of numerous monograph content as a new resources' or 'collaboration between library function'.

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When to use this template

Graduate students and bioinformatics researchers

When starting a literature review on biological databases for a research project.

University professors and educators

When teaching a course on molecular biology databases and need a structured overview.

Computational biologists and data analysts

When evaluating which database to use for a specific analysis, such as metabolic pathway modeling.

How to use this template

Step 1

Launch and Explore Core Structure

Open the NAR Databases template in Xmind to review the main branches covering selection criteria and major biological groupings.

Step 2

Expand and Customize Database Nodes

Click on specific nodes like 'New and Updated Databases' to view detailed resources and add your own research notes or topics.

Step 3

Export and Share Your Map

Save your customized database catalog as an image, PDF, or Markdown file to share your findings with other researchers.

Frequently asked questions

The template covers 1,685 databases from NAR, including 88 new and 23 outdated ones. It explains why databases are grouped, selection criteria, major groupings (e.g., nucleic acid sequences, protein structures), and specific databases like Dfam and KEGG.

Open the .xmind file in Xmind. Browse the branches to understand database categories, selection criteria, and new resources. Use the 'References' node to find key papers. Customize by adding your own databases or notes.

Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind (desktop or web). You can modify nodes, add new branches, or export as an image or PDF for presentations.

The template groups databases into eight categories: Nucleic Acid Sequences and Structures, Protein Sequences and Structure, Metabolic and Signalling Pathway, Viruses/Bacteria/Protozoa/Fungi, Plant, Human and Model Organisms, Human Diseases and Drugs, and Mitochondrial Databases and Database of Chemical.

Databases may be removed due to recombination of content into new resources, collaboration between library functions, or to maintain discoverability without disrupting workflows. The template lists 23 outdated databases.

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