Dfam

Dfam is a database of transposable element (TE) families, primarily focused on the human genome. It was developed by the International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium (IHGSC) and is maintained by the UCSC Genome Browser. The database provides a comprehensive catalog of known TE families, including their consensus sequences, structural features, and evolutionary relationships. Dfam is widely used in bioinformatics research for annotating repetitive elements in genomic sequences, studying the evolution of TEs, and understanding their impact on genome structure and function. The database is regularly updated to incorporate new discoveries and improvements in TE classification. Dfam is freely accessible to the scientific community and is an essential resource for researchers studying the human genome and its associated diseases.