The Sequence Read Archive (SRA) is a public database that stores raw sequencing data generated by various high-throughput sequencing technologies. It is maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and serves as a valuable resource for researchers in genomics and bioinformatics. The SRA allows scientists to access and analyze large volumes of genetic data, facilitating advancements in fields like personalized medicine and evolutionary biology. Researchers can submit their sequencing data to the SRA, ensuring that it is available for public use. This promotes collaboration and transparency in scientific research, enabling other scientists to validate findings or conduct new analyses. The SRA supports a wide range of sequencing projects, including those related to human, animal, and plant genomes.