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The times they are a-changin'

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Policies on release of biological data should reflect reality, to the benefit of all.

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We thank many colleagues for helpful comments, and in particular Robert Cook-Deegan for suggestions on earlier drafts. The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not reflect policy of either the US Department of Energy or the US Government.

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