PIR helps researchers in the identification and interpretation of protein sequence information. All these databanks operate in close collaboration and regularly exchange data. The databanks serve as an important resource to all researchers interested in biological phenomena, particularly molecular aspects of biological sciences.
The management and analysis of the rapidly accumulating sequence data, required new computer software and statistical methods. This attracted scientists from computer science and mathematics to the fast emerging field of bioinformatics.
As a result, a variety of methods and tools were and are being developed that greatly facilitate management, utilization and dissemination of biological information; this is one of the major advantages of bioinformatics.
