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The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics (ACB) is a multi-nodal interdisciplinary Center that uniquely brings together genomic and post-genomic bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, systems analysis and experimental phenomics to produce a deep understanding of how information in the genome is transformed into structure and function in the mammalian cell. ACB is committed to: - Research excellence providing insights into genome-phenome biology. - An advanced education and training program that fosters excellence, exposes students from diverse disciplines to new perspectives in bioinformatics, and generates human capital. - Improved access to skills, tools and facilities at the interface among genomic and post-genomic biology, molecular cell biology, mathematics, statistics, and computing and information sciences. - Critical mass and a national focus for genome-phenome bioinformatics in Australia. Sponsors: This resource is supported by the following: Institute for Molecular Bioscience Newcastle Bioinformatics Initiative QosCosGrid University of Newcastle Centre for Bioinformatics, Biomarker Discovery and Information-based Medicine Keywords: Research, Bioinformatics, Multi-nodal, Interdisciplinary, Genomic, Mathematics, Statistics, System, Analysis, Experimental, Phenomics, Deep, Structure, Function, Mammalian, Cell, Biology, Education, Training, Program, Molecular, Cell biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computation, Information, Science, Phenome,

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APBS is a software package for modeling biomolecular solvation through solution of the Poisson-Boltzmann equation (PBE), one of the most popular continuum models for describing electrostatic interactions between molecular solutes in salty, aqueous media. APBS was designed to efficiently evaluate electrostatic properties for such simulations for a wide range of length scales to enable the investigation of molecules with tens to millions of atoms. It also provides implicit solvent models of nonpolar solvation which accurately account for both repulsive and attractive solute-solvent interactions. APBS uses FEtk (the Finite Element ToolKit) to solve the Poisson-Boltzmann equation numerically. FEtk is a portable collection of finite element modeling class libraries written in an object-oriented version of C. It is designed to solve general coupled systems of nonlinear partial differential equations using adaptive finite element methods, inexact Newton methods, and algebraic multilevel methods.

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ARTS are new methods for finding transcription start sites (TSS) of RNA Polymerase II binding genes in genomic DNA sequences. Employing Support Vector Machines with advanced sequence kernels, we achieve drastically higher prediction accuracies than state-of-the-art methods. While ARTS'' predictions are point-wise, resolution has been decreased to 1/50 and 1/500 respectively to reduce traffic. Also note that these scores are real-valued, i.e. no artificial cut-off value has been set. This has the advantage that one may choose the cut-off threshold based on ones own cost function and that the relative promoter activity is visible. Finally, note that non ACGT bases have been randomly substituted, therefore especially long N-sleds may completely screw up results on not yet reliably annotated chromosome parts. Sponsors: This resource is partially supported by the PASCAL Network of Excellence (EU #506778), DFG grants JA 379/13-2 and MU 987/2-1. :Keywords: Transcription, Human, RNA polymerase II, binding, Gene, Genomic, DNA, Sequence, :

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented September 6, 2016. AMBeR's aim is to bring together Australia's unique resources for genetic epidemiology and genomics with high level expertise in bioinformatics and statistical science, conduct advanced methodological research, develop new research capacity and competitiveness in cutting-edge techniques, bring them to bear on important medical research problems, train young Australians in bioinformatics and advanced biostatistics, and transfer this expertise to the medical research community.

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This is an open-source Mouse Exonic Evidence-Based Oligonucleotide Chip (MEEBOChip), and are in the process of building the human counterpart, HEEBOChip. The set of 70mers for MEEBOChip is already available from Illumina, Inc., with synthesis of HEEBOChip 70mers in progress. Both arrays are based on a novel selection of exonic long-oligonucleotides (70-mers) from a genomic annotation of the corresponding complete genome sequences, using a transcriptome-based annotation of exon structure for each genomic locus. Using a combination of existing and custom-tailored tools and datasets (including millions of mRNA and EST sequences), we built and performed a systematic examination of transcript-supported exon structure for each genomic locus at the base-pair level (i.e., exonic evidence). This strategy allowed them to select both constitutive and in many cases alternative exons for nearly every gene in the corresponding genome (e.g., protocadherin locus), allowing an unprecedented exploration of human and mouse biology. Furthermore, they used experimentally derived data to hone the selection of these 70mers, helping maximize their performance under typical fluorescent labeling and hybridization conditions. Specifically, they applied and refined the ArrayOligoSelector algorithm from Joe DeRisis laboratory to select 70mers, considering not only their uniqueness (i.e., hybridization specificity) within the content of the entire genome, but also to overcome the known biases of labeling and hybridization methods (e.g., 3-biased reverse transcription and in vitro transcription reactions).

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At the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG), scientists are improving wheat and barley''s tolerance to environmental stresses such as drought, heat, salinity and nutrient toxicities. These stresses known as abiotic stresses, are a major cause of yield and quality loss throughout the world and cause significant problems for cereal growers. These scientists are developing the technologies and resources needed to produce new cereal varieties that allow sustainable farming to generate economic, social and environmental benefits to Australia. ACPFG research is helping to ensure Australia maintains its competitive position in cereal production. - Identify the genetic mechanisms that control tolerance to specific stresses and compare these with those controlling broad range tolerance to abiotic stresses - Use genome-wide analyses to define key cellular processes that enable adapted plants to withstand abiotic stress, and to apply that understanding to the genetic improvement of crops such as wheat and barley - Unravel regulatory networks that control plant growth under abiotic stress - Identify ways of manipulating these networks, through existing genetic diversity or through functional genomics technologies, to deliver tangible industry outcomes, namely cereal varieties better tailored to hostile environments

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A clinical study linking childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. As a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente''s Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) members undergoing a comprehensive physical examination provided detailed information about their childhood experience of abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction. Over 17,000 members chose to participate. To date, over 50 scientific articles have been published and over 100 conference and workshop presentations have been made. Future Directions: The ACE study is now in its 10th year and the prospective phase is currently underway. In this ongoing stage of the study, data are being gathered from various sources including outpatient medical records, pharmacy utilization records, and hospital discharge records to track the subsequent health outcomes and health care use of ACE Study participants. In addition, an examination of National Death Index records will be conducted to establish the relationship between ACE and mortality among the ACE Study population. The ACE Study findings suggest that these experiences are major risk factors for the leading causes of illness and death as well as poor quality of life in the United States. Progress in preventing and recovering from the nation''s worst health and social problems is likely to benefit from the understanding that many of these problems arise as a consequence of adverse childhood experiences. :Sponsors: This resource is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kaiser Permanente''s Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego.

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Software for Bayesian analysis of CGH microarrays fitting Hidden Markov Chain models.

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Chem Service, Inc. offers the convenience, cost savings and reliability of 1,000 Certified Standards Grade Organic Chemicals at your fingertips with our Organic Mini Stockroom Kit. Whether your lab is big or small, disposal fees are a concern. The Organic Mini-stockroom offers you the ability to have 1000 different chemicals at quantities ranging from 100mg to 10gm; thus, reducing disposal costs. Over 95% of their neat Standards Grade materials have a purity of 98.0% or greater, and have been analyzed by three or more (where feasible) independent methods of analysis. These do not require purity corrections when preparing a solution for use with EPA methods. Their more than 13,000 organic and inorganic standards, and solutions, support EPA Methods, ASTM Methods, State UST Methods, Air monitoring Methods, and International Methods. They offer explosive residue standards, PCB congeners, petroleum hydrocarbon standards for the petrochemical industry, pesticide standards, FAME, and vitamin standards for food analysis. Suited for identification of unknowns, product screening, optimal chemical selection and small scale chemical reactions, the O-1000A Organic Ministockroom Kit was designed for laboratories with broad chemical classification and indentification needs. Chem Service, Inc. is registered by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc., to the internationally recognized requirements of ISO 9001 for design, development, production, distribution and servicing of organic neat and synthetic reference materials.

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This program is an international Bioinformatics course at KMUTT designed for students who desire focused training in the elements of computer science, biology and biochemistry needed for a successful career in this exciting new discipline. Students in this program will receive comprehensive training in genomics, algorithms for sequence analysis, database design and management, software engineering and programming (including web-based development). Each student will apply their skills to a practical project, where they will design and implement a solution to a real-world problem under the guidance of an experienced mentor in industry or academia. In order to receive a Masters degree, students must demonstrate mastery of the core subject matter (expected to maintain a minimum grade of B in all core courses) and reach a minimum TOEFL test score of 500 (paper) or 173 (computer) or equivalent prior to or on completion of the course. In 24 monhs students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enter a career with industry or a career in research as a bioinformatics or biocomputing specialist. The program offers fifteen scholarships each year include tuition and fees plus an additional to cover living expenses for 24 months. :Keywords: Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Algorithms, Sequence, Analysis, Database, Design, Management, Software, Engineering, Programing, Industry, Academia, Master''s, :

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Blog about how leading-edge bio-science and technology is impacting individuals and society. This blog is an outgrowth of David Ewing Duncan''s new book, Experimental Man: What one mans body reveals about youy future, your health, and our toxic world. In the book he reports taking over 250 tests in the realms of genes, environment, brain and body and explore what these tests can tell us about one persons health, past, present, and future.

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Center that supports long-term, cost-effective housing and maintenance at NCRR-supported facilities for chimpanzees. NCRR provides programmatic oversight of the facilities and ensures they comply with the Animal Welfare Act, and policies concerning laboratory animal care and use.

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on July 17, 2013. It houses chimpanzees that have been used in biomedical research, but no active, invasive research is conducted on the site. The APF provides for the long-term care and husbandry of chimpanzees that have been used in biomedical research. Charles River Laboratories Inc. operates the facility under contract with the National Institutes of Health. To be used in continuing virological research, the animals must be transferred to active chimpanzee research settings. All chimpanzees at the APF have been exposed to various microorganisms, such as hepatitis C virus and HIV. For this reason, they may be candidates for studies related to these diseases. The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) may remove infected animals from the APF to other accredited chimpanzee facilities for research purposes. Investigators interested in the chimpanzees at the APF should contact Dr. Harold Watson in NCRR''s Division of Comparative Medicine to discuss research requirements.

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Software to analyze CNV that will now normalize arrays CGH and it will visually integrate different genome annotations.

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HerpNET is a collaborative effort by natural history museums to establish a global network of herpetological collections data. Sixty-four institutions are participating in the HerpNET community, with an open ended invitation to institutions who would like to join. Currently 56 institutions are available on the specimen searching portal, with data from over 5.5 million specimens available for searching. VertNet: The Future HerpNET, ORNIS, MaNIS and FishNet2 are taxon-based web portals that now serve georeferenced data on vertebrates from over 90 global institutions. Together these comprise VertNET, a cooperative project working to maintain and expand these distributed database projects. Future plans include biodiversity informatics workshops, enhancement of the portal design, better searching capabilities, and a dynamic cache to expand performance and analytic features. Sponsors: This resource is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF No. 0132303) and by a GBIF DIGIT .

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A software package for visualizing and analyzing protein-protein interaction networks. NAViGaTOR can query OPHID / I2D - online databases of interaction data - and display networks in 2D or 3D. To improve scalability and performance, NAViGaTOR combines Java with OpenGL to provide a 2D/3D visualization system on multiple hardware platforms. NAViGaTOR also provides analytical capabilities and supports standard import and export formats such as GO and the Proteomics Standards Initiative (PSI). NAViGaTOR can be installed and run on Microsoft Windows, Linux / UNIX, and Mac OS systems. NAViGaTOR is written in Java and uses JOGL (Java bindings for OpenGL) to support scalability, highlighting or suppressing of information, and other advanced graphic approaches.

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THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on January 29, 2013. Supplemental data for the paper Changes in mitochondrial function resulting from synaptic activity in the rat hippocampal slice, by Vytautas P. Bindokas, Chong C. Lee, William F. Colmers, and Richard J. Miller that appears in the Journal of Neuroscience June 15, 1998. You can view digital movies of changes in fluorescence intensity by clicking on the title of interest.

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This portal leads to the Chi-sq Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test calculator for biallelic markers (SNPs, indels etc), including analysis for ascertainment bias for dominant/recessive models (due to biological or technical causes.) The purpose of this web program is for estimating possible missingness and an approach to evaluating missingness under different genetic models. Mendelian randomization (MR) permits causal inference between exposures and a disease. It can be compared with randomized controlled trials. Whereas in a randomized controlled trial the randomization occurs at entry into the trial, in MR the randomization occurs during gamete formation and conception. Several factors, including time since conception and sampling variation, are relevant to the interpretation of an MR test. Particularly important is consideration of the missingness of genotypes that can be originated by chance, genotyping errors, or clinical ascertainment. Testing for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) is a genetic approach that permits evaluation of missingness. Through this tool, the authors demonstrate evidence of nonconformity with HWE in real data. They also perform simulations to characterize the sensitivity of HWE tests to missingness. Unresolved missingness could lead to a false rejection of causality in an MR investigation of trait-disease association. These results indicate that large-scale studies, very high quality genotyping data, and detailed knowledge of the life-course genetics of the alleles/genotypes studied will largely mitigate this risk. Sponsors: This resource is supported by an Intermediate Fellowship (grant FS/05/065/19497) from the British Heart Foundation.

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Downloadable files of the bos taurus genome. Draft assemblies available for download as contigs or linearized scaffolds of the genomic sequence of cow, Bos taurus, including the final draft assembly (7.1 coverage) and the two previous assemblies. The genome is sequenced to 6- to 8-fold sequence depth, with high-quality finished sequence in some areas. Accompanying EST and SNP analyses is also included. The bovine genome assembly and analysis and the study of cattle genetic history were published in April 24, 2009 issue of Science. The Human Genome Sequencing Center provides BLAST searches of the genome assemblies, either as contigs or as linearized chromosome sequences. The WGS sequence enriched BAC assemblies and the unassembled reads (sequencing reads that did not end up in the genome assembly) can also be searched by BLAST. Traces are available from the NCBI Trace Archive by using the link in the sidebar or by using NCBI MegaBLAST with a same species or cross species query.

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Neuroptikon is a tool for visualizing and interacting with neural circuits. Sponsors: This resource is supported by Janelia Farms.

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