Open access science publisher BioMed Central, UK, and OpenHelix, provider of training on bioinformatics and genomics resources, have reportedly launched an innovative programme for scientists to gain wider knowledge and support. Links within BioMed Central journals will direct readers to web-based training on bioinformatics and genomics tools used or cited in research articles. This helps increase researchers' understanding through the offering of additional sources of information while they read the open access articles.
OpenHelix-narrated online bioinformatics and genomics tutorial suites will introduce readers to new tools, demonstrate new features and functionality and act as a reference tool. Users may also view PowerPoint tutorials, explanatory text and other useful materials.
According to Matthew Cockerill, Managing Director of BioMed Central, these links assist scientists by guiding them to relevant technical tutorials on resources which may be unfamiliar to them. This partnership with OpenHelix will enable BioMed Central journals to make scientific content more useful and accessible to readers.
OpenHelix provides a bioinformatics and genomics search and training portal, giving researchers one place to find and learn how to use resources and databases on the web. The OpenHelix Search portal searches hundreds of resources, tutorial suites and other material to direct researchers to the most relevant resources and OpenHelix training materials for their needs.
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