Abstract
The successful mapping of the human genome has accelerated the study of proteins and protein-protein interactions by enabling rapid conversion of gene sequence data into protein structures. The challenge is to develop a flexible, fast and cost-effective way to accelerate biological (genomic and proteomic) data for processing, integration and analysis. Any viable solution must have the following parameters: Flexibility, scalability, cost effectiveness and speed

A parallel implementation of NCBI BLAST [the homology search application distributed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)] can be of great help with installation of corresponding nodes thus reducing BLAST time in a linear fashion. Accelerating BLAST in this fashion allows scientists to identify a broader array of novel genes and proteins faster.

Author Mohamed Tanwir Kashif

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