ensembl-database
Ensembl
Query Ensembl genome database REST API for 250+ species. Gene lookups, sequence retrieval, variant analysis, comparative genomics, orthologs, VEP predictions, for genomic research.
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- Raw path
- scientific-skills/ensembl-database
- Allowed tools
- -
- Repository version
- 2.31.0
- Synced at
- March 27, 2026
About this skill
About this skill
Access and query the Ensembl genome database, a comprehensive resource for vertebrate genomic data maintained by EMBL-EBI. The database provides gene annotations, sequences, variants, regulatory information, and comparative genomics data for over 250 species. Current release is 115 (September 2025).
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