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How to expand the method details in your Cell Press paper with step-by-step STAR Protocols.
Winston Lee1, Nicola de Prisco2, Vincenzo A Gennarino3
1Department of Genetics & Development, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA; Department Ophthalmology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
STAR Protocols
|July 9, 2022
Summary
Researchers share expertise through STAR Protocols, complementing primary research articles. This backstory highlights four diverse protocols from the Gennarino lab, enhancing scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Bioinformatics
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Primary research articles result from collaborative efforts by diverse researchers.
- STAR Protocols offer a platform for authors to share specific expertise contributing to larger studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To showcase how STAR Protocols can complement a primary research article.
- To highlight the expertise shared by members of the Gennarino lab through published protocols.
Main Methods:
- Publication of four distinct protocols in STAR Protocols.
- Protocols cover bioinformatics, cell culturing, neuroimaging, and seizure recordings.
- Interviews with lab members to provide context (Backstory format).
Main Results:
- Successful publication of four detailed protocols alongside a primary research article.
- Demonstration of diverse technical expertise within a single research group.
Conclusions:
- STAR Protocols effectively empower researchers to disseminate specialized techniques.
- This approach enhances the reproducibility and collaborative potential of scientific research.

