TE Hub: a community-oriented space for sharing and connecting tools, data, resources, and methods for transposable element annotation
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Contributors
- Chair of Plant Cell and Molecular Biology
- Faculty of Biology
- Institute of Botany
- University of Guelph
- TUD Dresden University of Technology
- Institute for Systems Biology
- Université Paris-Saclay
- University of East Anglia
- University of Montana
Abstract
Transposable elements (TEs) play powerful and varied evolutionary and functional roles, and are widespread in most eukaryotic genomes. Research into their unique biology has driven the creation of a large collection of databases, software, classification systems, and annotation guidelines. The diversity of available TE-related methods and resources raises compatibility concerns and can be overwhelming to researchers and communicators seeking straightforward guidance or materials. To address these challenges, we have initiated a new resource, TE Hub, that provides a space where members of the TE community can collaborate to document and create resources and methods. The space consists of (1) a website organized with an open wiki framework, https://tehub.org , (2) a conversation framework via a Twitter account and a Slack channel, and (3) bi-monthly Hub Update video chats on the platform's development. In addition to serving as a centralized repository and communication platform, TE Hub lays the foundation for improved integration, standardization, and effectiveness of diverse tools and protocols. We invite the TE community, both novices and experts in TE identification and analysis, to join us in expanding our community-oriented resource.
Details
Original language | English |
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Article number | 16 |
Pages (from-to) | 16 |
Journal | Mobile DNA |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jun 2021 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
PubMedCentral | PMC8215825 |
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Scopus | 85111451197 |