Skip to content

"Computer updates no longer being provided"

Impending Shutdown of Key Biological Databases Pose Harmful Implications According to Biologist Markus Engstler

"No more computer updates for you"
"No more computer updates for you"

"Computer updates no longer being provided"

In a significant development for scientific research, a gene database, crucial for combating malaria and other important scientific studies, has secured its future thanks to a voluntary payment model introduced by its founder, molecular biologist David Roos from the University of Pennsylvania.

The gene database, operated by Roos, was at risk of shutting down due to financial challenges faced by organisations such as universities and research centres. However, Roos took the initiative to organise a fundraising campaign to save the database he founded.

The new model allows users to voluntarily make payments to secure the data's future. This move comes as other biological databases are also at risk of shutting down due to similar financial struggles.

The gene database is essential for scientific research, and its importance in the fight against malaria cannot be overstated. With the database's future now secured, researchers can continue their work uninterrupted, potentially leading to breakthroughs in the fight against this deadly disease.

Prior to the introduction of the voluntary payment model, the original price for access to all FAZ+ articles was 12.80 €. However, the new model has made it more accessible, with the price now reduced to just 0.99 €.

Despite the success of the fundraising campaign, it's important to note that the looming closures of further biological databases are primarily driven by institutional and financial challenges faced by organisations, rather than identified individuals or groups. Specific details on responsible parties were not found in the current search results.

In conclusion, the introduction of the voluntary payment model has secured the future of the gene database, a vital resource for scientific research and the fight against malaria. This move sets a precedent for other biological databases facing similar challenges and underscores the importance of supporting such resources to ensure the continued progress of scientific research.

Read also:

Latest