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SILVA is a comprehensive online resource for quality checked and aligned ribosomal RNA sequence data. It provides regularly updated datasets of aligned small (16S/18S, SSU) and large subunit (23S/28S, LSU) ribosomal RNA sequences for all three domains of life (Bacteria, Archaea and Eukarya). SILVA is a Global Core Biodata Resource and ELIXIR Core Data Resource, currently maintaining over 9.4 million SSU sequences in release 138.2.
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| ID | Name | URL | Category | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| silva.search | SILVA Search | search | GraphicalInterface | http | Web-based search interface for SILVA ... |
| silva.browser | SILVA Browser | browser | GraphicalInterface | http | Interactive browser for exploring SIL... |
| silva.aligner | SILVA Alignment, Classification and Tree Service (ACT) | aligner | ProcessProduct | http | SILVA Incremental Aligner (SINA) for ... |
| silva.release_files | SILVA Release Files | current-release | Product | mixed | Comprehensive release files including... |
| silva.testprime | SILVA TestPrime | testprime | ProcessProduct | http | TestPrime tool for in silico evaluati... |
| silva.testprobe | SILVA TestProbe | testprobe | ProcessProduct | http | TestProbe tool for in silico evaluati... |
| silva.arb_files | SILVA ARB Files | arb-files | Product | mixed | ARB-formatted database files for phyl... |
| silva.ngs_pipeline | SILVAngs | ngs.arb-silva.de | ProcessProduct | http | SILVAngs pipeline for high-throughput... |
| ID | Name | URL | Category | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rnacentral.portal | RNAcentral Portal | rnacentral.org | GraphicalInterface | http | Web portal for searching and browsing... |
| rnacentral.api | RNAcentral REST API | api | ProgrammingInterface | http | REST API for programmatic access to R... |
| rnacentral.ftp | RNAcentral FTP Archive | RNAcentral | Product | http | FTP archive with current and archived... |
| rnacentral.public-db | RNAcentral Public Postgres Database | public-database | DataModelProduct | postgres | Public PostgreSQL database for direct... |
SILVA is a comprehensive online resource that provides quality-checked and aligned ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequence data for phylogenetic analysis and microbial diversity studies. Developed and maintained by the SILVA Team at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures in Bremen, Germany, SILVA serves as a foundational resource for microbiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology research worldwide.
SILVA offers regularly updated datasets of aligned small subunit (16S/18S, SSU) and large subunit (23S/28S, LSU) ribosomal RNA sequences spanning all three domains of life: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. The database is recognized as both a Global Core Biodata Resource and an ELIXIR Core Data Resource, reflecting its critical importance to the international research community.
The current release (138.2, July 2024) includes:
SILVA implements rigorous quality control measures:
The SILVA Incremental Aligner (SINA) provides:
SILVA supports diverse ecological studies:
The database enables sophisticated evolutionary studies:
SILVA provides critical infrastructure for:
SILVA maintains broad compatibility with the scientific ecosystem:
SILVA operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, enabling:
The SILVA project maintains active engagement with the research community:
SILVA’s commitment to data quality, accessibility, and community engagement has established it as an indispensable resource for ribosomal RNA-based research, supporting thousands of publications and serving millions of users worldwide in their investigations of microbial diversity and evolution.
Created: September 09, 2025 | Last modified: September 24, 2025