Norman W. Paton

TL;DR: The 'mzXML' format is introduced, an open, generic XML (extensible markup language) representation of MS data that will facilitate data management, interpretation and dissemination in proteomics research.

TL;DR: The processes and principles underpinning the development of guidance modules for reporting the use of techniques such as gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry are described and the ramifications for various interest groups such as experimentalists, funders, publishers and the private sector are discussed.

TL;DR: The fundamental characteristics of active database systems are presented, a collection of representative systems within a common framework are described, the consequences for implementations of certain design decisions are considered, and tools for developing active applications are discussed.

TL;DR: The TAMBIS project as discussed by the authors aims to provide transparent access to disparate biological databases and analysis tools, enabling users to utilize a wide range of resources with the minimum of effort, using a knowledge base of biological terminology (the biological Concept Model), a model of the underlying data sources (the Source Model) and a knowledge-driven user interface.

TL;DR: The design and implementation of OGSA‐DAI, a service‐based architecture for database access over the Grid that allows consumers to discover the properties of structured data stores and to access their contents is described.