WikiPathways: A Collaborative Platform for Biological Pathway Curation
Author Information
Author(s): Pico Alexander R, Kelder Thomas, van Iersel Martijn P, Hanspers Kristina, Conklin Bruce R, Evelo Chris
Primary Institution: Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, University of California San Francisco
Hypothesis
Can a wiki-based model improve the curation and accessibility of biological pathways?
Conclusion
WikiPathways provides a community-driven platform that enhances the curation and sharing of biological pathways.
Supporting Evidence
- WikiPathways allows for broader participation in pathway curation.
- The platform has attracted over 250 registered users.
- Community curation events have been organized to improve content quality.
Takeaway
WikiPathways is like a group project where everyone can help add and update information about biological pathways, making it easier for scientists to share and find data.
Methodology
The platform uses a wiki model to allow community members to create, edit, and share biological pathway information.
Limitations
The success of WikiPathways depends on community participation and the quality of contributions.
Participant Demographics
The platform is open to all members of the biology community, including students and experts.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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