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+# Omics Paper and Code Database
+
+A running list of Omics papers with their code. To make code and methods available to others who might be doing similar analyses. 
+
+View the list here: [papers.csv](papers.csv)
+
+## How to Contribute
+1. Open papers.csv
+2. Click the edit button (pencil icon)
+3. Add your entry with all details
+4. Submit a pull request (depending on your permissions)