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Wikipedia To Host Human Gene Repository

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the hope-i-can-anonymously-edit-it dept.

schliz writes "US scientists are developing a 'Gene Wiki' with the aim of fostering a flexible, organic archive of human genetic information. The project exists within Wikipedia, and is expected to speed up the process of deciphering genome sequences."

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  1. What could possibly go wrong? by SirGarlon · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I've seen enough errors, sloppiness, and outright sabotage on Wikipedia to be highly skeptical when, as TFA says,

    The stub articles are expected to seed the posting of more detailed information by Wikipedia users.

    What safeguards will be in place to make sure the information in this Wiki is trustworthy and reliable? Think for a moment about the potential consequences.

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