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Shared data ecosystem could help scientists explore new biological connections
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Scientists generate vast amounts of research data, but connecting information across studies can be difficult. The NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem is working to change that by making research data sets from 18 NIH programs easier to find, connect and analyze.
Scientists generate vast amounts of research data, but connecting information across studies can be difficult. The NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem is working to change that by making research data sets from 18 NIH programs easier to find, connect and analyze.
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