The minimum information about a genome sequence (MIGS) specification
The minimum information about a genome sequence (MIGS) specification
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DOI：
10.1038/nbt1360
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发表时间：
2008-05-01
影响因子：
46.9
通讯作者：
Wipat, Anil
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作者：
Field, Dawn;Garrity, George;Wipat, Anil
随着基因组数据量的指数级增长，必须以标准格式以电子方式捕获这些数据。标准化活动必须在开放获取和国际工作机构的主持下进行。为了解决围绕更好地描述基因组研究的发展问题，我们成立了基因组标准联盟（GSC）。在这里，我们介绍了最低限度的信息，基因组序列（MIGS）规范的目的，促进参与其发展和讨论的资源，将需要开发改进的元数据捕获和交换机制。作为其更广泛目标的一部分，GSC还支持提高现有基因组数据库中所含信息的“透明度”。
With the quantity of genomic data increasing at an exponential rate, it is imperative that these data be captured electronically, in a standard format. Standardization activities must proceed within the auspices of open-access and international working bodies. To tackle the issues surrounding the development of better descriptions of genomic investigations, we have formed the Genomic Standards Consortium (GSC). Here, we introduce the minimum information about a genome sequence (MIGS) specification with the intent of promoting participation in its development and discussing the resources that will be required to develop improved mechanisms of metadata capture and exchange. As part of its wider goals, the GSC also supports improving the 'transparency' of the information contained in existing genomic databases.