Best practices for data sharing in phylogenetic research

Area of Science:

• Evolutionary biology
• Bioinformatics
• Computational biology

Background:

• Increasing availability of phylogenetic data, genomic information, species traits, and geographic distributions.
• Growing need for robust data sharing and reuse practices in phylogenetics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose ten "simple rules" for best practices in phylogenetic data sharing.
• To facilitate a future where phylogenetic data is easily archived, shared, reused, and repurposed.

Main Methods:

• Development of a set of ten guiding principles for data sharing in phylogenetics.
• Focus on practical recommendations for researchers.

Main Results:

• A framework of ten best practices for effective phylogenetic data management and sharing.
• Guidelines to promote data accessibility and interoperability.

Conclusions:

• Adoption of these rules will improve the usability and impact of phylogenetic research.
• These practices are crucial for advancing the field of phylogenetics through data reuse.