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Searching with BLAST

How to single or batch BLAST your sequence against GenBank or custom databases to find similar sequences.

Introduction to BLAST Searching

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Run a BLAST search on a single sequence and view the results as a hit table or query-centric view.

LENGTH
5 minutes

Batch BLAST Searching

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Perform BLAST searching on multiple sequences at once, including query-centric searching.

LENGTH
4 minutes

Recommended Resources

SEARCHING WITH BLAST

TUTORIAL
Practice BLAST Searching

A practical exercise in searching BLAST, display options and exporting results.

FAQ
NCBI and BLAST

Common questions on how to use NCBI and BLAST in the Geneious interface.

MANUAL
Instructions for BLAST

A guide to using the BLAST tool in Geneious.

VIDEO SERIES
How to Access GenBank

Access information stored in the GenBank database using the Geneious interface.

GENEIOUS ACADEMY

How to work with GenBank
How to annotate sequences
How to create automated workflows
How to perform de novo assembly