Management and preservation of genome research data

The ever increasing amount and complexity of newly generated molecular data requires the issue of reliable data management and digital preservation to be addressed in the context of genomic research as well. The named processes are highly relevant for ensuring good scientific practice. The present article introduces general aspects of research data management and digital preservation, and links them to genomic data as an example. In addition, the ensuing scientific, ethical and organizational challenges to genome research will be exposed. In conclusion, transparent governance rules turn out to be most vital for any management and preservation of genomic research to be both practical and sensible.