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Open science is a new concept for the practice of experimental laboratory-based research, such as drug discovery. The authors have recently gained experience in how to run such projects and here describe some straightforward steps others may wish to take towards more openness in their own research programmes. Existing and inexpensive online tools can solve many challenges, while some psychological barriers to the free sharing of all data and ideas are more substantial.

Original publication

DOI

10.1017/s0031182013001121

Type

Journal article

Journal

Parasitology

Publication Date

01/2014

Volume

141

Pages

148 - 157

Addresses

School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.

Keywords

Humans, Schistosomiasis, Malaria, Anthelmintics, Antimalarials, Disclosure, Information Dissemination, Internet, Software, Drug Discovery