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Minimum information about a marker gene sequence (MIMARKS) and minimum information about any (x) sequence (MIxS) specifications.

Journal Article · · Nature Biotechnology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.1823· OSTI ID:1036444
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.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1036444
Report Number(s):
ANL/MCS/JA-72482
Journal Information:
Nature Biotechnology, Journal Name: Nature Biotechnology Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 29; ISSN NABIF9; ISSN 1087-0156
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH