Possessive and territorial behaviours of researchers are impeding collaboration and the free flow of information, one of the foundations of scientific progress. These behaviours, including the reluctance to share data, methodologies, research topics or even research fields were the subject of a new study. The authors termed it the Gollum effect. The study also offers insights on what might help to mitigate it and to foster collaboration in research.

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