My research group sequenced the genome of a plant with potential commercial interest. We want to publish the article, describing the genome sequence, completeness of our genome, assemble statistics and genes related to some pathways we looked for. But we do not want to deposit it in a public databank, like GenBank. We want to mantaing a private one. Most journals do not accept this, require the sequence is available in a public databank or in private one with public access. We do not have a patent.
Someone can help me how to figure it out how to keep my sequence private without a patent?
The journals are correct. Publish your data publicly so that it actually has value.
Emily Perry I did not say that journals are wrong. Developing countries are the ones with highest biodiversity and we want to protect our genetic diversity because most of times we provide basic research data and after we have to buy products based in our biodiversity. I know science has to be opend for everybody, but I´d like to find a way to controll who access the data produced.
How to keep my genome sequence private? -
Keep it private ! Why do you even think about publishing?
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