Minimum information about a marker gene sequence (MIMARKS) and minimum information about any (x) sequence (MIxS) specifications.
Nat Biotechnol
; 29(5): 415-20, 2011 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21552244
ABSTRACT
Here we present a standard developed by the Genomic Standards Consortium (GSC) for reporting marker gene sequences--the minimum information about a marker gene sequence (MIMARKS). We also introduce a system for describing the environment from which a biological sample originates. The 'environmental packages' apply to any genome sequence of known origin and can be used in combination with MIMARKS and other GSC checklists. Finally, to establish a unified standard for describing sequence data and to provide a single point of entry for the scientific community to access and learn about GSC checklists, we present the minimum information about any (x) sequence (MIxS). Adoption of MIxS will enhance our ability to analyze natural genetic diversity documented by massive DNA sequencing efforts from myriad ecosystems in our ever-changing biosphere.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Biomarkers
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Environment
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Metagenomics
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Nat Biotechnol
Journal subject:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Alemania