The potential and power of gene expression analysis using DNA microarrays has lead to the widespread use of this technology. These expression or 'profiling' studies (as they are commonly known) are providing a new and unprecedented view of complex biological systems 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 . The common practice of most scientific endeavors is that upon publication, the data that are the foundation of the paper are made available to the public. For example, when reporting newly discovered genes, scientists are required to submit the gene/protein sequence to GenBank before submitting the paper that describes the cloning and characterization of that gene. Why, then, is the standard different for the gene expression 'profiling' community?
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