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The ATCC Genome Portal: Microbial Genome Reference Standards with Data Provenance
Briana Benton1, Stephen King1, Samuel R Greenfield1
1American Type Culture Collection, Manassas, Virginia, USA.
Microbiology Resource Announcements
|November 24, 2021
Summary
The ATCC Genome Portal enhances scientific reproducibility by providing data provenance for microbial genomes. This ensures reliable genomic data from authenticated biological materials.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Scientific reproducibility and genomic data reliability are hindered by a lack of data provenance.
- Ensuring the origin and quality of biological materials is crucial for accurate research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a comprehensive resource for microbial whole-genome assemblies with robust data provenance.
- To improve the reliability and reproducibility of genomic research through authenticated data.
Main Methods:
- Development and maintenance of the ATCC Genome Portal (https://genomes.atcc.org).
- Sequencing of complete microbial genomes from authenticated biological materials.
- Annotation and provision of data provenance information for each genome assembly.
Main Results:
- The ATCC Genome Portal currently hosts 1,579 complete microbial genomes.
- This collection includes 466 type strains, vital for taxonomic and genetic studies.
- Additionally, 1,156 novel genomes have been sequenced and made available.
Conclusions:
- The ATCC Genome Portal successfully addresses the need for data provenance in microbial genomics.
- This resource significantly contributes to enhancing the reliability and reproducibility of scientific findings.
- The portal serves as a valuable tool for researchers in microbiology and related fields.
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