Anastasios Moresis, Leonardo Restivo, Sophie Bromilow, Gunnar Flik, Giorgio Rosati, Fabrizio Scorrano, Michael Tsoory, Eoin C O'Connor, Stefano Gaburro, Alexandra Bannach-Brown
Although biomedical research is experiencing a data explosion, the accumulation of vast quantities of data alone does not guarantee a primary objective for science: building upon existing knowledge. Data collected that lack appropriate metadata cannot be fully interrogated or integrated into new research projects, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities for data repurposing. This issue is particularly acute for research using animals, where concerns regarding data reproducibility and ensuring animal welfare are paramount...
March 2024: Lab Animal