Leopoldina advocates free access to gene databases for researchers | EurekAlert! Science News

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Summary:

Genetic information can be rapidly decoded using high-throughput methods and made available in openly accessible Digital Sequence Information (DSI) databases. This genetic information is used for comparative analyses and is indispensable for life sciences research. Examples include the research on biodiversity and antibiotics. In the course of implementing the Nagoya Protocol, there is currently a discussion about equitable international sharing of economic benefits arising from such data use. Access restrictions or payment of fees are being discussed. In its ad hoc statement "Maintaining open access to Digital Sequence Information - Multilateral Benefit Sharing and Open Science" published today, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina points out that restrictions would have a seriously detrimental effect on research as well as biodiversity conservation.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/l-laf021521.php

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Date tagged:

02/16/2021, 11:26

Date published:

02/16/2021, 06:26