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Ensembl Database

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microck·vlatest·database

Access and query curated Ensembl genome data via a powerful microck AI interface for precise biological insights.

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    $ npx skills add microck/ordinary-claude-skills --skill ensembl-database -a claude-code

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About this skill

What it does

This skill provides access to the Ensembl database, a comprehensive resource for genomic data. It allows querying and retrieving information about genes, transcripts, variants, and other genetic features. The skill can be used to extract specific data points or perform more complex analyses based on Ensembl's extensive datasets.

When to use it

  • Gene identification: Determine the function and location of a gene given its identifier.
  • Variant analysis: Retrieve information about specific genomic variants, including their impact on genes.
  • Transcript structure: Examine the exon-intron structure of a particular transcript.
  • Comparative genomics: Compare gene sequences or annotations across different species using Ensembl's data.

Key capabilities

  • Gene querying by ID
  • Variant information retrieval
  • Transcript annotation access
  • Species comparison functionality

Example prompts

  • "What is the function of gene ENSG00000139618?"
  • "Give me details about genomic variant rs12345."
  • "Show me the exon-intron structure of transcript ENST00000379355."

Tips & gotchas

Requires a stable internet connection to access the Ensembl database. Be aware that queries can sometimes be complex and may require refining your prompt for optimal results.