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Taxonomy becoming a driving force in genome sequencing projects.
Javier Tamames1, Gonzalo Durante-Rodríguez
1Centro Nacional de Biotecnología, CSIC, C/Darwin 3, 28049 Madrid, Spain. jtamames@cnb.csic.es
Systematic and Applied Microbiology
|March 5, 2013
Summary
Genomic projects had little impact on publication numbers for most species. Taxonomy is increasingly important for genome sequencing motivations.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Scientific Publishing
Background:
- Genomic projects aim to advance biological understanding.
- The impact of large-scale sequencing initiatives on scientific output requires evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of completed genomic projects on subsequent scientific publications.
- To identify trends in the motivations behind genome sequencing.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of publication counts before and after major genomic project completion.
- Literature review to identify primary drivers for genome sequencing.
Main Results:
- No significant increase in publication volume was observed for most species post-project.
- Taxonomic relevance emerged as a key factor driving genome sequencing decisions.
Conclusions:
- The completion of genomic projects does not consistently boost publication rates.
- Taxonomy plays a crucial role in prioritizing genome sequencing efforts.
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