Scientists link biodiversity genomics with museum wisdom through new public database

Scientists link biodiversity genomics with museum wisdom through new public database 08/09/2017 10:24 AM EDT A new publicly available database will catalog metadata associated with biologic samples, making it easier for researchers to share and reuse genetic data for environmental and ecological analyses. It links publicly available genetic data to records of where and when samples were collected. Such information is critical for comparing biodiversity in different locations worldwide, across time. Full story at http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/scientists-link-cutting-edge-biodiversity-genomics-museum-wisdom-through-new-public-databas Source Smithsonian This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111