Publishing in Development: integrity, transparency and accessibility.

The article discusses the importance of integrity, transparency, and accessibility in publishing research in the field of developmental biology. It highlights the need for open exchange of data, materials, and methods, as well as maximum transparency in reporting research results. The journal, Development, upholds high standards for data and materials presentation and availability, and encourages authors to provide access to 'omic data and follow guidelines for reporting animal research, sex/gender equity, and stem cell research. The article also outlines specific requirements for data transparency and integrity, such as using appropriate graphs and providing raw images of western blots. The journal aims to promote best practices in data presentation and reporting to ensure the usefulness of published papers for readers. [Extracted from the article]