Biorxiv

**Biorxiv** is a free online archive and distribution service for unpublished preprints in the life sciences. It is operated by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. **Highlights:** * **Rapid publication:** Preprints are published within a few days of submission, without peer review. * **Open access:** All preprints are freely available to read and download. * **Broad scope:** Covers all areas of the life sciences, including biology, chemistry, medicine, and engineering. * **Community-driven:** Preprints can be commented on and discussed by the scientific community. * **Citable:** Preprints are assigned a unique DOI and can be cited in scientific publications.