GWAS Central now provides data in Semantic Web and Linked Data compatible formats through:

• Individual markers, phenotypes and results which now output RDF and Turtle formats that connect to Linked Data resources.
• Nanopublications: a  Semantic Web resource using named graphs, and contain key results for each dataset outputs N-Quads format. These follow the nanopublication proposals suggested here.
• The construction of a triple-store with a SPARQL server available at http://fuseki.gwascentral.org.

We are in the process of updating the Web Services section of our help with more information.

GWAS Central is committed to data sharing wherever possible, to maximise the value and scientific impact of data. However, this has to balanced against the risk of identifying research subjects (see Homer et al: http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1000167). Additionally, data in GWAS Central are curated and integrated, making them unique as an asset. For these reasons, our policy on data sharing is that we openly provide large amounts of data (up to 1,000 markers and associated data per download), in a range of displays and formats, sufficient for the needs of most researchers. Complete downloads of the complete database, or very large segments of it, are not openly allowed, but can be discussed in special cases that do not involve competing projects or commercial use of the data.

GWAS Central version 5.0 has improved news articles, extended online help (including screenshots and extra links where appropriate) and additional information related to more technical aspects of the system such as our web-services.

The Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD) contains published mutations responsible for human inherited disease. As of February 2011 a new collection of HGMD data (2010.3) are visible in the browser, within the region view.

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