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SRA is NCBI's primary archive of high-throughput sequencing data and serves as the world's largest publicly available repository of raw next-generation sequence data.
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The Sequence Read Archive (SRA): A Gateway to Global Sequencing Data
The Sequence Read Archive represents a cornerstone of modern genomics research, serving as the primary repository for raw sequencing data generated from next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms. As data sharing becomes increasingly crucial in scientific research, SRA stands as an essential resource for the global research community.
Core Components and Structure
Data Types Stored SRA archives diverse sequencing data types:
Data Organization The archive uses a hierarchical system:
Key Features and Functions
Research Applications
Integration and Tools
SRA toolkit provides: