How to export genomic regions from UCSC?

Access the UCSC Genome Browser

• Navigate to the [UCSC Genome Browser website](https://genome.ucsc.edu/).

 

• Choose the appropriate genome assembly from the dropdown menu on the homepage.

Locate Your Genomic Region

• Use the search box to enter either a gene name, accession number, or genomic coordinates.

 

• Click on the "go" button to navigate to the specified region on the genome browser.

Adjust the View

• Utilize the browser's zoom functionalities (zoom in/out) to refine the view to your specific region of interest.

 

• Scroll or drag the image to precisely position your genomic region on the screen.

Define Genomic Regions

• Select the "View" menu from the top navigation bar and choose "DNA" from the dropdown list.

 

• Check the "Gene Annotations" box if you want gene details in your output, then choose your additional desired options.

Export Genomic Regions

• Click the "submit" button to generate a page containing your selected genomic sequence.

 

• Choose your preferred option to display the sequence: plain text, FASTA, or BED format.

Download the Sequence

• After choosing your format, use the "Save As" option in your browser to download the file to your local storage.

 

• Ensure the file is correctly saved and named for future reference.