The HGMP-RC provides the latest versions of programs and data, often being aware of new developments before they have been publicly announced, and offers extensive online help and regular training courses . Among the facilities provided are email, network news, protein and nucleic acid sequence analysis and manipulation, sequence database searching, genome data, linkage analysis, and databases of cell lines, clones and probes. These HGMP-RC facilities are made available via the WWW with convenient access to a vast array of international services. Details of how to access all these resources are given in Chapters 2 and 3 of this guide. The HGMP-RC offers a variety of biological resources for research in human genetics and related areas.
Individual laboratories gain, as they are spared the cost of preparing and storing resources.
Details of the biological resources available, and an overview of how to make use of them, are given in Chapter 4 of this guide. While much information is available to anyone who accesses our web site, the use of our biological services and full access to our computing services are restricted to registered users, who are issued with a unique username and password. Registered users also receive Genome News annually. We welcome registrations from any individual or organisation with an interest in human genome mapping and sequencing. Never share your password with anyone else, or allow them to use your computer account as a favour, even with constant supervision.