I've seen temporary MAGI tatoos and would like to order some?

You can download the tattoo image here used to manufacturing the temporary tattoos. Note that this image is available for non-commercial uses only. Temporary tatoos were manufactured by http://www.tattoosales.com/

When were the data for the MAGI 3.1b assembly downloaded and when it was assembled?

Genomic Survey Sequence (GSS) sequence and quality score files generated by the Maize Genome Sequencing Consortium (Danforth Center, TIGR, Purdue University, and Orion Genomics) from the Zea mays inbred line B73 were downloaded from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (ftp://ftp.ncbi.nih.gov/pub/TraceDB) in late September 2003. The actual MAGI 3.1b assembly was performed on November 7th, 2003.

When were the data for the MAGI 4.0 assembly downloaded and when was it assembled?

The data used for the MAGI 4.0 assembly were downloaded in late February or early March 2005. The MAGI 4.0 assembly was performed on April 11, 2005

How do I find a MAGI or SAMI related to one of my sequences?

For MAGI: click here or on "MAGI" under "Blast" to the left, paste your sequence into the window and then click the "search" button.

For SAMI: click here or on "SAMI" under "Blast" to the left, paste your sequence into the window and then click the "search" button.

How do I download a MAGI or SAMI identified via Blast?

Click here or on "Download Contig(s)" to the left, type the ID of your desired sequence into the indicated window, select the appropriate database, and click the "Download Contig(s)" button at the bottom of the page.

Both MAGIs and SAMIs are available through this interface.

Why is BLAST slow sometimes?

Note that our BLAST server is a shared resource and there may be many other jobs running on the same machine. Hence, it may take some time to process your request.

What does "MAGI" stand for?

Maize Assembled Genomic Island

What does "SAMI" stand for?

Sorghum Assembled genoMic Island

Where can I find documentation about the meaning of the different contigs such as MEC-p95 or MEC-98?

Documentation about the different contigs available can be accessed directly by clicking on their respective tracks located at the bottom of the GBrowse results page. Contigs information can also be accessed directly by following this link.

How is MAGI pronounced?

Like a woman's name (Maggie), NOT like a biblical wise man.