[BBF Standards] current and proposed set of standards topics

[Drew Endy]

Here's the current list of topics that I have for which folks have  
expressed an interest vis-a-vis technical standards for and around  
BioBrick parts:

- standard assembly for DNA, RNA, protein and parts (physical  
composition)
- standard formats (same as above?)
- DNA synthesis & construction standards
- standards for sharing information about parts via computer networks
- standards for defining parts / functional nomenclature
- standard ontology for parts (avoid reinventing the world, if  
appropriate)
- standards for defining function / behavior of parts (i.e.,  
quantitative models)
- standards for defining qualitative functional descriptions (i.e.,  
works, does not work)
- standards for support for searching (people-based, CAD-based)
- functional composition standards (e.g., signal carriers, signal  
levels, device timing)
- compatability / conflict standards (quantitative, degree)
- standards for the cellular environment, context, chassis (e.g.,  
genotype, culture conditions)
- characterization standards (for experimental measurements, and  
reporting of experiments, e.g., promoters, RBSs, and many more)
- standards for defining the source of parts, uses of parts
- coordination with other standards setting organizations
- safety standards
- graphical / visual depiction standards
- standards for noting the current ownership status of a part (e.g.,  
free)
- abstraction standards
- release status standards
- identification / signature standards

I've added this list to the following page:
http://openwetware.org/wiki/The_BioBricks_Foundation:Standards/Technical

Take a look, edit, etc!

D.