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Main Search
Use the main search bar to navigate the catalog
Basic Search
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Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
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Type in what you’re looking for. This could be:
- Gene names (e.g., TP53, ATF3)
- Variant IDs (e.g., rs7582141, rs334)
- Protein names (e.g., 1433B_HUMAN, SMAD2_HUMAN)
- Diseases (e.g., cancer)
- Or any other relevant terms
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As you type, you’ll see suggestions appear below the search bar. These can help you find what you’re looking for more quickly.
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Press Enter or click on a suggestion to perform your search.
Advanced Search Features
Filters
To narrow your search to specific types of information:
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Type a forward slash (/) followed by the type of information you’re looking for. For example:
- /gene for genes
- /variant for genetic variants
- /disease for diseases
- /protein for proteins
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After selecting a filter, type your search term.
Exact Searches
For precise searches, you can use specific formats:
- Variant IDs: Enter in the format “rsXXXXX” (e.g., rs123)
- Chromosomal regions: Use the format “chrX:XXXX-XXXX” or “X:XXXX-XXXX” (e.g., chr1:1000-20000)
- SPDI (Sequence Position Deletion Insertion): Use formats like “XX_XXXXXXXX_A_A” or “NC_XXXXXX.X:XXXXXXX:X:X” (e.g., 17-46935905-T-C)
Search History
Your recent searches are saved for quick access:
- Click on the search bar to see your recent searches.
- Click on any recent search to perform it again.
- To remove a recent search, click “Delete” next to the search term.
Tips
- The search bar provides helpful icons to indicate the type of each search result or suggestion.
- If you’re not sure what to search for, try clicking on one of the example searches shown below the search bar when it’s empty.
- To clear your current search, click the ‘X’ icon on the right side of the search bar.