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B. Similarity Searching the databanks.

*** "Are there any sequences in the databanks similar to my sequence?"

***Directly searching the databanks by comparing sequences uses too much computer time

***The Biologist uses timesaving heuristic tools: FASTA and BLAST

***Relies on statistics and the informed judgement of the Biologist.
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Using Computers for Molecular Biology
Stuart M. Brown, Ph.D., RCR, NYU Medical Center
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