Materials and Data Release Policy
As a condition for the publication of a paper in RNA, authors are required to make all materials and protocols in their published work freely available to qualified researchers. Examples of materials include, but are not limited to, cell lines, plasmids, antibodies, reagents, and mouse strains. These materials must be made promptly available, and reasonable reimbursement to cover costs of material preparation, packaging, and shipping is appropriate. Authors are encouraged to deposit biological materials such as cell lines, plasmid constructs, and genetically modified organisms in an established public repository. If materials are held in repositories or if a third-party distribution agreement is in place, then the distributor name and ___location should be included in the manuscript.
RNA also assumes that authors will act in good faith to ensure that all data and supporting data sets from a publication are made available to the broader community from the date of publication. This should be done through publicly available databases, when available, or through the RNA website. When using public databases, the entry name/ID or accession number must be referred to in the Materials and Methods section of the relevant paper. For further information on public databases and a list of resources, see Data Submission, Appropriate Nomenclature, and Additional Resources.
