title: A graph conceptual model for developing Human Genome Center databases.
abstract: We have developed a representation of genome data which has proven itself useful for describing data at a Human Genome Center. Genomic data have a graph-like structure and representing the concepts and relationships of genetics as a graph simplifies the development of databases for genome laboratories. Graphs are a comfortable communication medium for biologists and computer scientists and graph diagrams assist in the development of databases by facilitating the exchange of expertise. We have tailored a graph language for modeling genomic data and describe our process of using graphs to develop genome databases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cell Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Graves
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Bergeman
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Lawrence
mesh_terms: D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D016208:Databases, Factual; D015698:Genomic Library; D016045:Human Genome Project; D006801:Humans; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D011381:Programming Languages; D012985:Software Design