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DeepDyve may reach 99% of web Google & Co don't

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 12, 2008 2:20 PM CST

(Newser) – Technology designed to sequence the human genome is now being turned to an equally daunting task: probing the depths of the web. DeepDyve, a search engine developed by Human Genome Project researchers, can base its search on up to 25,000 characters, Wired reports, which researchers say allows it to return results from the 99% of the web not indexed by Google.

DeepDyve’s ability to find incredibly specific information stems from its basis in genomics, where scientists search an incredibly large database for the proverbial needle in a haystack. “It’s really doing pattern matching; it’s not at all language dependent,” the company’s CEO said. “In fact it’s actually language agnostic.” DeepDyve is geared toward searches for scientific research, but is looking to expand.

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A lab rat that is used for stem cell research. (AP Photo)

DeepDyve promises to outstrip Google in searches of the "Deep Web." (AP Photo)

Graphic shows the number of unique Internet searches and the top sites for searches. (AP Photo)

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If you were trying to look for the sequence for blue eyes, it could be massive in length. The query so to speak has to be very large. - William Park, DeepDyve CEO

We’re going to publishers and we’re saying let us be your iTunes partner. Let’s build a platform together where we can re-market your content and make your information much more findable.
- William Park, DeepDyve CEO

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