Metabolizing Data in the Cloud. Issue 6 (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Warth, Benedikt; Levin, Nadine; Rinehart, Duane; Teijaro, John; Benton, H. Paul; Siuzdak, Gary
• Is Part Of: Trends in biotechnology. Volume 35:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 481
• Page End: 483
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Biochemical engineering -- Periodicals; Genetic engineering -- Periodicals; Industrial microbiology -- Periodicals; 660.605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.12.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-7799

Abstract

Abstract : Cloud-based bioinformatic platforms address the fundamental demands of creating a flexible scientific environment, facilitating data processing and general accessibility independent of a countries' affluence. These platforms have a multitude of advantages as demonstrated by omics technologies, helping to support both government and scientific mandates of a more open environment.