FASTA Sequence File
General Information
| Title | FASTA File Extension |
| Extension | .fasta |
| Full Form | FASTA Sequence File |
| File Type | Text-based Format for Nucleotide and Protein Sequences |
| Developer | Pearson & Lipman, 1988 |
| MIME Type | text/x-fasta |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store sequences |
| Additional Functions | Represent nucleotides, proteins |
| Features | Human-readable, Simple format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text quality |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Bioinformatics | Yes |
| Genetic Research | Yes |
| Evolutionary Studies | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data integrity |
| Best Practices | Validate format, Backup data |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Standardized By | NCBI |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .fna, .ffn, .faa, .mpfa |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NCBI BLAST |
Free | Web-based |
| UCSC Genome Browser |
Free | Web-based |
| Clustal Omega |
Free | Web-based |