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About GenBank
Subject GenBank DNA sequence database is an international collection of all known DNA sequences.  Each entry includes a description of the sequence, the scientific name and taxonomy of the source organism, and a table of features that identifies coding regions and other sites of biological significance, such as sites of mutations or modifications.
Sources Contains about 1.8 billion nucleotide bases from 2.5 million different sequences. Bibliographic references are included along with links to the MEDLINE abstracts for all published sequences.
Dates Covered Bimonthly full releases and daily updates.
Print Counterpart (backfiles) No print counterpart.
Provider National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Access Free.


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