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2. blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › BlastBasic Local Alignment Search Tool - BLAST

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   Nov 28, 2023 · The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) finds regions of local similarity between sequences. The program compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and calculates the statistical significance of matches.

   • Protein BLAST: search protein databases using a protein query

     PSI-BLAST allows the user to build a PSSM (position-specific...

   • Nucleotide BLAST: Search nucleotide databases using a nucleotide query

     PSI-BLAST allows the user to build a PSSM (position-specific...

   • BLAST+ executables — BLASTHelp documentation

     Magic-BLAST ¶ Magic-BLAST is a tool for mapping large...

   • BLAST QuickStart - Comparative Genomics - NCBI Bookshelf

     The program compares nucleotide or protein sequences to...

3. blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › BlastNucleotide BLAST: Search nucleotide databases using a nucleotide...

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   PSI-BLAST allows the user to build a PSSM (position-specific scoring matrix) using the results of the first BlastP run. PHI-BLAST performs the search but limits alignments to those that match a pattern in the query.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of blast as a verb, noun and exclamation in English, with synonyms, antonyms and idioms. Find out how to use blast in different contexts, such as explosions, noises, criticism, sports and parties.

5. Dictionary

   blast

   /blɑːst/

   noun

   • 1. a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion: "they were thrown backwards by the blast" Similar shock wavepressure wavebangcrashcrack
   • ▪ an explosion or explosive firing: "a bomb blast" Similar explosiondetonationdischargebursteruption
   • ▪ a forceful attack or assault: "United's four-goal blast"
   • 2. a strong gust of wind or air: "the icy blast hit them" Similar gustrushblowgalesquallstormwinddraughtwaftpuffflurrybreeze
   • ▪ a strong current of air used in smelting.
   • 3. a single loud note of a horn, whistle, or similar: "a blast of the ship's siren" Similar blareblaringhonkbellowboomroarscreechwail
   • 4. a severe reprimand: informal "I braced myself for the inevitable blast" Similar reprimandrebukereproofadmonishmentadmonitionreproachreprovalscoldingremonstrationupbraidingcastigationlambastinglecturecriticismcensureinformal:telling-offraprap over the knucklesslap on the wristflea in one's eardressing-downearfulroastingtongue-lashingbawling-outcaningblowing-upticking offcarpetingwiggingrollickingrocketrowservevulgar slang:bollockingdated:ratingOpposite commendation
   • 5. an enjoyable experience or lively party: informal North American "it could turn out to be a real blast"

   verb

   • 1. blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives: "the school was blasted by an explosion" Similar blow upbombblow (to pieces)dynamiteexplodebreak updemolishraze to the grounddestroyruinshatter
   • ▪ create (a cavity) by means of an explosion: "the gun went off, blasting a hole in the floor"
   • ▪ force or throw (something) in a specified direction by impact or explosion: "the car was blasted thirty feet into the sky"
   • ▪ shoot with a gun: "Fowler was blasted with an air rifle" Similar fire (away)shoot (away)blaze (away)let flydischargeshoot (down)gun downmow downcut downput a bullet inpick offbagfellkillinformal:potpump full of leadplugzaplet someone have itsmokeliterary:slay
   • ▪ move very quickly and loudly in a specified direction: "four low-flying jets blasted down the glen"
   • 2. be very loud; make a loud noise: "music was blasting from the speakers" Similar honksound loudlytrumpetblareboomroarblareboomroarthunderbellowpumpshriekscreech
   • ▪ play or sound very loudly: "he took centre stage and blasted out all the old favourites" Similar honksound loudlytrumpetblareboomroarblareboomroarthunderbellowpumpshriekscreech
   • 3. kick or strike (a ball) hard: "the striker blasted the free kick into the net"
   • 4. criticize fiercely: informal "the school was blasted by government inspectors" Similar reprimandrebukecriticizeupbraidberatecastigatereproverail atflay
   • 5. (of a wind or other natural force) wither, shrivel, or blight (a plant): literary "corn blasted before it be grown up" Similar blightkilldestroywithershrivel
   • ▪ strike with divine anger (used to express annoyance or dislike): "damn and blast this awful place!"
   • ▪ destroy or ruin: "your reputation is blasted already in the village" Similar destroycrushdashblightwreckruinspoilmarannihilatedisappointfrustrate

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing annoyance: informal British "‘Blast! The car won't start!’"

   Word Origin Old Englishblǣst, of Germanic origin; related to blaze3.

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6. blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › doc › blast-helpBLAST+ executables — BLASTHelp documentation

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   Magic-BLAST ¶ Magic-BLAST is a tool for mapping large next-generation RNA or DNA sequencing runs against a whole genome or transcriptome. Read more about Magic-BLAST at NCBI Magic-BLAST Documentation. Installers and source code are available from https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/blast/executables/magicblast/LATEST. IgBLAST ¶

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BLAST_(biotechnology)BLAST (biotechnology) - Wikipedia

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   BLAST is one of the most widely used bioinformatics programs for sequence searching. [4] It addresses a fundamental problem in bioinformatics research. The heuristic algorithm it uses is much faster than other approaches, such as calculating an optimal alignment.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK1734BLAST QuickStart - Comparative Genomics - NCBI Bookshelf

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   The program compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence in a database and calculates the statistical significance of the matches. This chapter first provides an introduction to BLAST and then describes the practical application of different BLAST programs based on the BLAST Quick Start mini-course (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Class/minicourses).

9. digitalworldbiology.com › tutorial › blast-for-beginnersBLAST for beginners | Digital World Biology

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   Mar 17, 2014 · BLAST for beginners introduces students to blastn, a commonly used tool for comparing nucleotide sequences (DNA and RNA). This popular tutorial shows how to do a blast search with a nucleotide sequence, highlights information in the search results, and shows how to interpret the E value and alignment scores.