Extension: A comprehensive subsection focusing on fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and probe design was added to the SILVA website. Both aspects, rRNA sequence databases and hybridization-mediated detection of (environmental) microorganisms are part of the 'full cycle rRNA approach' and represent two of the core competencies of the SILVA team. Detailed background information, protocols, troubleshooting, and...[more]
The new SILVA release is now online.
Click here to see the statistics.[more]
In preparation of the new SILVA datasets SILVA version numbers follow now EMBL release numbers. SILVA 1.2 -> SILVA 89, SILVA 1.4 -> SILVA 89.1[more]
Advanced search functionalities added Search page.
Links to EMBL and Publications added in Detailed view.
Webpage moved to new (faster) server.[more]
LSURef, LSUParc and SSURef, SSUParc dbs are now available from the Download page.
An SILVA/ARB workflow has been added to
FAQs.
A table describing all fields in the...[more]
After more than one year of development the SILVA webpages and the SSU database is online. Have a look at Release Information and esp. the Known Bugs section to see what is available so far. [more]