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Stuart J Smyth1, Trevor C Charles2
1Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 51 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5A8, Canada.
Trends in Biotechnology
|November 27, 2020
Summary
Digital sequence information (DSI) lacks a clear definition, potentially hindering international research. Restricting DSI sharing conflicts with core scientific principles, impacting fields like genetics.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- International Scientific Collaboration
Background:
- The definition of digital sequence information (DSI) remains unclear globally.
- Many nations classify DSI as nonphysical genetic resources, including genetic sequence data.
- Current ambiguities surrounding DSI pose challenges for scientific data sharing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implications of varying DSI definitions on scientific research.
- To highlight the conflict between DSI restrictions and fundamental scientific principles.
- To assess the potential impact of DSI regulations on international research collaborations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing DSI definitions and policies.
- Analysis of scientific principles in microbiology and molecular genetics.
- Case study approach examining potential effects on international research.
Main Results:
- Lack of a universal DSI definition creates ambiguity.
- Restrictions on DSI sharing contradict open science tenets.
- Potential negative consequences for global research networks are identified.
Conclusions:
- A clear, internationally accepted definition of DSI is needed.
- Policies governing DSI should support, not impede, scientific progress.
- Maintaining open data sharing is crucial for advancing microbiology and molecular genetics.
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