Updating dbSNP’s FTP data

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Updating dbSNP’s FTP data

Are the FTP files kept up to date with the actual database that runs the .server?
How are dbSNP data updates made available?

Are the FTP files kept up to date with the actual database that runs the .server?

The FTP files are refreshed with each new build, so they should be in synch with the server. Please let us know if you see any discrepancies.

How are dbSNP data updates made available?

Updates are too complicated to use, so each build can be refreshed with a new backup file.

Publication Details

Publication History

Created: July 7, 2005; Last Update: February 18, 2014.

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National Center for Biotechnology Information (US), Bethesda (MD)

NLM Citation

SNP FAQ Archive [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US); 2005-. Updating dbSNP’s FTP data. 2005 Jul 7 [Updated 2014 Feb 18].