The ribosomal RNA database project.

The RDP (ribosomal RNA database project), currently at the University of Illinois, is a new start receiving support from the National Science Foundation, Division of Instrumentation and Resources. The RDP is becoming functional in stages, the initial one of which will be operational by the time of this publication. The objectives of the RDP are to supply its user community with rRNA data, with various software packages for handling, analyzing and displaying it, and with certain useful services. (Eventually the RDP intends to collect, organize, cross-reference and distribute all information regarding the ribosome and translation, as well). The individual