Review by Frederick A. Matsen
In this paper, the authors propose a new JSON-based file format for holding rich sample by observation contingency tables. The novelty of this format is two-fold. First, that it is will be shared…
In this paper, the authors propose a new JSON-based file format for holding rich sample by observation contingency tables. The novelty of this format is two-fold. First, that it is will be shared…
McDonald and coworkers have identified a lack of standardization in file formats for ‘omics data handling, including genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics and single-gene analysis (e.g. 16S rRNA…
Major Compulsory Revisions A brief explanation of the decision to base BIOM on JSON should be included, detailing the benefits/disadvantages that this brings vs other file formats. An overview…