In bioinformatics, annotation refers to the process of assigning structural or functional information to genome sequences, such as identifying genes in the genome and determining their possible function. The bHLH_annotator supports researchers in identifying and characterizing genes of the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) gene family. This gene family plays a central role in the regulation of numerous biological processes, and elucidating its function can help to better understand these processes.
The award is presented by the Lower Saxony Research Data Management Initiative and recognizes projects that adhere to the FAIR principles—findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability—in their implementation, thereby improving the usability of publicly available software. Data Days Lower Saxony also offered various workshops and opportunities for exchange and networking to further promote collaboration in the field of research data management.