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Tools and data services registry: a community effort to document bioinformatics resources.

Jon Ison¹, Kristoffer Rapacki², Hervé Ménager³

¹Center for Biological Sequence Analysis Department of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark jison@cbs.dtu.dk.

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|November 6, 2015

Summary

Scientists can now find and use bioinformatics tools more easily thanks to a new community-driven registry. This comprehensive database standardizes information on life science resources, improving research efficiency.

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Area of Science:

Life sciences
Bioinformatics
Computational biology

Background:

Life sciences generate vast datasets crucial for advancements in health, agriculture, and environmental science.
Numerous bioinformatics databases and tools exist but are fragmented across the web with inconsistent documentation.
Scientists face challenges in discovering, understanding, and utilizing appropriate bioinformatics resources.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a comprehensive and standardized registry for bioinformatics resources.
To address the fragmentation and redundancy in documenting scientific tools and data services.
To facilitate easier access and utilization of life science research tools for scientists.

Main Methods:

A community-driven curation effort was initiated, supported by ELIXIR (European infrastructure for biological information).
A Tools and Data Services Registry was developed to consolidate information on bioinformatics resources.
Sustainable upkeep is ensured through a curation process driven by local needs and shared among partners.

Main Results:

As of November 2015, the registry contained 1785 resources.
Depositions came from 126 registrations, including 52 institutions and 74 individuals.
The registry provides a centralized and consistent source of information on bioinformatics tools.

Conclusions:

The Tools and Data Services Registry aims to become a standard for disseminating information about bioinformatics resources.
Community support is vital for the registry's ongoing success and comprehensiveness.
The registry is freely accessible at https://bio.tools, inviting broader participation.