DNAsett

DNAsett is a hypothetical open-standard platform for managing DNA sequencing datasets, designed to enable consistent storage, annotation, and sharing of genomic data across laboratories. It describes a common data model linking projects, samples, experiments, and results with linked provenance.

The core data model supports standard formats (FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF) and metadata schemas (sample metadata, sequencing platform, run metrics). It emphasizes interoperability through alignment with GA4GH schemas and MIxS-style metadata, and it supports both cloud-based and on-premises storage. APIs enable programmatic access and workflow submission; a web user interface provides data discovery and citation. Access control and data governance are built in, with versioning and audit trails to support reproducibility.

Applications for DNAsett include academic research, clinical genomics, and educational use. It is discussed in genome-data interoperability dialogues and used as a reference point in FAIR data discussions. The platform is hypothetical and not an official standard; its governance and adoption, if any, vary by community. Future directions often mentioned include stronger security models, expanded phenotype metadata, and tighter integration with cloud-native bioinformatics pipelines.