title: Protocols.io: Virtual Communities for Protocol Development and Discussion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: protocols.io, Berkeley, California, United States of America.
authors.forename: Leonid
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8573-8351
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Teytelman
authors.affiliation: protocols.io, Berkeley, California, United States of America.
authors.forename: Alexei
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stoliartchouk
authors.affiliation: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America.
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kindler
authors.affiliation: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America.
authors.forename: Bonnie L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Hurwitz
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D040421:Cell Phone; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D020407:Internet; D012107:Research Design; D012108:Research Personnel