Upload your list of gene IDs or define a genomic region.
For whole-genome assemblies, proteomes, or transcriptomes, use the Ensembl FTP site . This is the standard for researchers needing the entire reference data for a species. FTP Download - Ensembl ensembl fasta download
If you only need a handful of sequences (e.g., one gene or a specific genomic region), the Ensembl browser provides an intuitive Export Data tool. Upload your list of gene IDs or define a genomic region
For downloading hundreds or thousands of specific sequences (like all genes on Chromosome 1 or a custom list of IDs), Ensembl BioMart is the most efficient tool. Dataset: Select your species (e.g., Homo sapiens genes). FTP Download - Ensembl If you only need
Ensembl is a primary source for high-quality genomic data, and downloading files—whether for whole genomes, specific genes, or protein sequences—is a fundamental task in bioinformatics . The best method depends on your data scale, ranging from single-sequence web exports to massive bulk downloads via FTP. 1. Direct Web Export (Small-Scale)
Click on the "Sequences" radio button, select the type (e.g., cDNA or Peptide), and ensure the header information is what you need.