Mastering NCBI's Entrez

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What is Entrez?

Entrez is NCBI's primary text search and retrieval system that integrates the PubMed database with other literature and molecular databases.

How many literature and molecular databases does Entrez integrate with?

Entrez integrates with 38 other literature and molecular databases.

What types of databases are integrated with Entrez?

Entrez integrates with DNA and protein sequence, structure, gene, genome, genetic variation, and gene expression databases.

Where can more detailed help for the individual Entrez databases be found?

<p>More detailed help for the individual Entrez databases can be found in the NCBI Help Manual sections on the NCBI bookshelf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some features of the Entrez search interface?

<p>The Entrez search interface features powerful options for constructing precise searches and managing results. It includes popular configurable preset facet filters and an Advanced Search interface for more sophisticated queries.</p> Signup and view all the answers