Data sharing is an essential component of open science practice. The Brain Imaging Data Structure project has pioneered a way to organize neuroimaging and behavioural data that enables easy sharing and reuse. We present experiences from the BIDS project and highlight how standards can promote open science.
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Ganz, M., Poldrack, R.A. Data sharing in neuroimaging: experiences from the BIDS project. Nat. Rev. Neurosci. 24, 729–730 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41583-023-00762-1
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