Title :
Graph database systems
Author :
Graves, Mark ; Bergeman, Ellen R. ; Lawrence, Charles B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Cell Biol., Baylor Coll. of Med., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
We have investigated using graphs as the foundation for database systems by developing a graph-based DBMS. We have demonstrated that: 1. Graph-based representations are useful for representing genome data. 2. A graph data model tailored to the requirements of genome data can be used as the basis of a database management system. 3. A graph database management system is a viable technology for storing genome data. We have found that graph-based technologies are useful in multiple aspects of database development, and we plan to expand on the capabilities of graphs for developing genome databases
Keywords :
biology computing; factographic databases; genetics; scientific information systems; semantic networks; visual databases; genome data; graph data model; graph database systems; graph-based DBMS; Bioinformatics; Data analysis; Data models; Database systems; Genetics; Genomics; Information management; Laboratories; Polymers; Production systems;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
