Open science is a research accelerator | Nature Chemistry

"An open-source approach to the problem of producing an off-patent drug in enantiopure form serves as an example of how academic and industrial researchers can join forces to make new scientific discoveries that could have a huge impact on human health....

This Commentary describes a case study — a chemical project where open-source methodologies were employed to accelerate the process of discovery. The acceleration occurred because the project was open: relevant experts could identify themselves...."