Protocols.io: Virtual Communities for Protocol Development and Discussion

The detailed know-how to implement research protocols frequently remains restricted to the research group that developed the method or technology. this knowledge often exists at a level that is too detailed for inclusion in the methods section of scientific articles. consequently,methods are not easily reproduced,leading to a loss of time and effort by other researchers. the challenge is to develop a method-centered collaborative platform to connect with fellow researchers and discover state-of-the-art knowledge. protocols.io is an open-access platform for detailing,sharing,and discussing molecular and computational protocols that can be useful before,during,and after publication of research results. © 2016 teytelman et al.