[An computer information system for genetic engineering].

The article describes the vectors data base and the software for its use (the VECTOR-PC system). At present the prototype versions of data base and VECTOR-PC exist and are in test exploitation. The original data base entry format contains 17 main fields for specific genetic engineering information. The VECTOR-PC system includes programs for data base search and support, and also the "genetic engineering designer", which allows the user to design his own hypothetic structures from the objects of data base and to receive detailed information about them. The system is destined for IBM PC or compatible computers.