Protect your research

Advancements in science depend on the ability to reproduce published data; it provides the foundation for establishing new areas of research and translating insightful findings into life-saving therapies and effective diagnostic tools. Without the ability to confidently compare and correlate data between different bodies of work, research cannot be expanded upon and scientific progress stalls. This could result in lost publications or wasted time, effort, and money. 

According to an ATCC-sponsored survey of 415 researchers, scientists waste about 19 days a year on compromised data. These erroneous data could come from using a microbial strain or cell line that was not authenticated properly or that was contaminated with other cells. Current publicly available genomic sequences lack authenticity, quality, completeness, or traceability, which can compromise results. This problem is exacerbated by the absence of standardized methods for developing and validating reference-quality genome sequences.

As scientists, we all have an important role to play in improving the reproducibility of life science research. Your research is important, and there are people throughout the world that depend on the validity of your results. That’s why it is essential that you start your research with a strong foundation of authenticated materials backed by high-quality data.