Collaborative Open-Source Approaches Are the New Norm in Life Sciences Research, According to Survey

A recent survey by Seqera Labs, a major provider of secure data orchestration software, surveyed over 500 global researchers and found that approximately 72% of them consider open-source collaboration and workflow management to be fundamental to their work. This staggering statistic illuminates the transformative role these technologies are playing in life sciences research.

Notably, open-source platforms have streamlined the research process, enhancing sequencing capabilities and enabling scientists to avoid duplicative efforts. These advantages extend across all continents, pointing to the global reach and impact of these technologies. Around 41% of the surveyed researchers highlighted the potential of these platforms to facilitate cross-organizational collaboration, a domain traditionally hampered by the protection of intellectual property.