This document discusses the BioSharing registry, which connects standards, databases, and policies in the life sciences. BioSharing provides a searchable portal for standards and databases, helping researchers choose the right options for publishing and funding requirements. It monitors the development of standards and their adoption. The registry links three sections on standards, databases, and policies to help answer common questions about which options to use. Users can search, filter, and refine results or create customized collections. BioSharing aims to support better informed decisions across the life sciences research community.
5. Our mission: To help people make the
right choice
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6. Mapping Standards and Databases in
the Life Sciences
“Which standard should I use for this data, considering
I’d like to publish in X journal?
“Are we using the most up-to-date version of this standard?”
“What database/repository is recommended for my data/organism?”
I’m funded by X, which standards should I use for my data and in which
database should I deposit it?
21. Mapping Standards and Databases in
the Life Sciences
“Which standard should I use for this data, considering
I’d like to publish in X journal?
“Are we using the most up-to-date version of this standard?”
“What database/repository is recommended for my data/organism?”
I’m funded by X, which standards should I use for my data and in which
database should I deposit it?
22. The BioSharing Registry: connecting
data policies, standards and
databases in the life sciences
The products of the WG:
• principles for linking information about databases, content standards
and journal and funder policies in the life sciences
• these will be implemented in an existing registry (BioSharing)