The European Nucleotide Archive in 2020

Area of Science:

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Molecular Biology

Background:

• The European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) has served the scientific community for nearly forty years.
• It provides free access to public sequencing data, supporting global research efforts.
• The European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) manages the ENA.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight major developments in ENA services and content during 2020.
• To showcase improvements in data accessibility and management.
• To emphasize ENA's role in coordinating data for research communities.

Main Methods:

• Development and release of an updated ENA browser interface.
• Modernization of the ENA data release process.
• Strengthening data coordination collaborations with various research communities.

Main Results:

• An improved ENA browser enhancing data discovery and access.
• A more efficient and modernized data release workflow.
• Strengthened partnerships facilitating better data integration for research.

Conclusions:

• ENA continues its mission to provide essential sequencing data resources.
• Recent updates enhance user experience and data management efficiency.
• Collaborative efforts with research communities improve data utility and accessibility.