WormBase 2024: status and transitioning to Alliance infrastructure

Area of Science:

• Genomics
• Nematode Biology
• Bioinformatics

Background:

• WormBase has served as a primary knowledgebase for Caenorhabditis elegans and related nematode research for over 20 years.
• The rapid pace of C. elegans research necessitates continuous updates and improved data integration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the current status of WormBase.
• To detail the transition of WormBase's core infrastructure to the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance).
• To ensure the long-term sustainability and continued relevance of the WormBase resource.

Main Methods:

• Discussion of WormBase's current infrastructure and data curation processes.
• Planning and execution of the migration of WormBase to the Alliance of Genome Resources.
• Continued community interaction and feature development.

Main Results:

• WormBase is actively transitioning its core infrastructure to the Alliance of Genome Resources.
• The Alliance membership will facilitate better integration with other genomic resources.
• WormBase will maintain its role in curating C. elegans research and community engagement.

Conclusions:

• The move to the Alliance ensures WormBase's sustainability and enhances its integration capabilities.
• WormBase will continue to support C. elegans research through ongoing curation and new feature development.
• The Alliance partnership strengthens the global genomic resource landscape.