Protein searches are, however, recommended, because the results are obtained in few minutes. DNA searches may take hours to complete. Data updates are synchronised with the originals as closely as possible, and the daily update status is subjected to a quality control system. The only parameter which can be modified, besides input and output file names, is the set of databases to be searched. The service is freely accessible to all Internet nodes for test-driving and rare access.
Unlimited access is available to Swiss academia after registration.
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