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A set of tools for analysing tiling array ChIP/chip, DNAse hypersensitivity, or other experiments that result in regions of the genome showing enrichment. It does not rely on a specific array technology (although the array should be a tiling array), is very general (can be applied in experiments resulting in regions of enrichment), and is very insensitive to array noise or normalization methods. It is also very fast and can be applied on whole-genome tiling array experiments quite easily with enough memory.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

Clinical research network for gathering prospective data and bio-samples on acute liver failure in adults since 1998. Clinical histories and laboratory and outcome data are available. Sample types include serum, plasma, urine, DNA, and liver tissue.

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• 14 years ago - by Anonymous

Software tool as multi platform medical image processing and visualization software. Functionalities include 2D/3D/4D image visualization, image registration, diffusion MR processing and tractography, filtering.

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• 17 years ago - by Anonymous

Repository of biospecimen and phenotype data collected from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis cases and controls recruited at six sites throughout North America that are available to the scientific community. Phenotyping is performed using a standardized protocol, and lymphoblastoid cell lines are established for each subject. Phenotype data for each subject are collected by the Consortium's Data Coordinating Center (DCC), and phenotype data for all subjects with DNA samples are available. The resulting DNA samples have already been utilized by the Consortium to complete various association studies, including genome-wide association studies using dense genotyping arrays. Researchers can obtain DNA samples and phenotype, genotype, and pedigree data through the Data Repository. GWAS data must be requested through dbGAP. The IBDGC is involved with independent genetic research studies and actively works with members of the IBD and genetic communities on collaborative projects. They are also members of the International IBD Genetics Consortium. Phenotype Tools: The Consortium Phenotype Committee, led by Dr. Hillary Steinhart designed and validated paper forms to collect extensive phenotype data on Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Consortium phenotype tools are available for use by non-Consortium members.

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• 14 years ago - by Anonymous

Database of information of spa-typing of MRSA, or Staphylococcus aureus, that can be used to collate and harmonize data from various geographic regions.

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• 17 years ago - by Anonymous

Software package that implements a method for normalizing microarray intensities, both between colours within array, and between arrays. The method uses a robust variant of the maximum-likelihood estimator for the stochastic model of microarray data described in the references. The model incorporates data calibration (a.k.a. normalization), a model for the dependence of the variance on the mean intensity, and a variance stabilizing data transformation. Differences between transformed intensities are analogous to normalized log-ratios. However, in contrast to the latter, their variance is independent of the mean, and they are usually more sensitive and specific in detecting differential transcription.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

Software library containing tools for statistical manipulations of data. Tools include profile hidden Markov models for biological sequence analysis, RNA structure analysis, and a prototype noncoding RNA genefinder.

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• 17 years ago - by Anonymous

Cytoscape plugin that provides a high-performance implementation of an interface for the Spanning-tree Progression Analysis of Density-normalized Events (SPADE) algorithm for tree-based analysis and visualization of high-dimensional cytometry data.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

A collection of tools for flow cytometer and application setup, data acquisition, and data analysis that help streamline flow cytometry workflows. It provides features to help users integrate flow systems into new application areas, including index sorting for stem cell and single-cell applications, as well as automation protocols for high-throughput and robotic laboratories.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

Search engine for the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It contains databases such as PubMed, EST, and BioSystems.

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• 17 years ago - by Anonymous

An interactive web application for visualizing genomic data of sequenced prokaryotic chromosomes. It allows users to carry out various analyses such as mapping alignments of homologous genes to other genomes, mapping of short sequencing reads to a reference chromosome, and calculating DNA properties such as curvature or stacking energy along the chromosome. The GeneWiz browser produces an interactive graphic that enables zooming from a global scale down to single nucleotides, without changing the size of the plot. Its ability to disproportionally zoom provides optimal readability and increased functionality compared to other browsers. The tool allows the user to select the display of various genomic features, color setting and data ranges. Custom numerical data can be added to the plot allowing, for example, visualization of gene expression and regulation data. Further, standard atlases are pre-generated for all prokaryotic genomes available in GenBank, providing a fast overview of all available genomes, including recently deposited genome sequences.

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• 16 years ago - by Anonymous

Department at the Wake Forest University's School of Medicine that hosts physicians who specialize in neurological topics such as neuromuscular disease, epilepsy, pediatric neurology, strokes, neuropsychology, neurosonology, and neurorehabilitaiton.

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• 17 years ago - by Anonymous

EEG base is a system for storage and management of EEG/ERP resources - data, metadata, tools and materials related to EEG/ERP experiments. EEG base advances electrophysiology research by enabling access to public data, tools and results of research groups. The system essentially offers the following set of features (the set of accessible features depends on a specific user role): * User authentication * Storage, update, and download of EEG/ERP data and metadata * Storage, update and download of EEG/ERP experimental design (experimental scenarios) * Storage, update and download of data related to testing subjects * Fulltext search * Sharing of knowledge and working in groups The system is based on tree layer architecture (MVC pattern) consisting of persistent layer (relational database), application layer (object oriented code, object relational mapping from persistence layer) and presentation layer (JSP). The persistence layer uses Hibernate framework; Oracle 11g database server is used to ensure the processing of large data files. Application and presentation layers are designed and implemented using Spring technology. This framework supports MVC architecture, Dependency injection and Aspect Oriented Programming. There were no significant difficulties with integration of both frameworks, Hibernate and Spring MVC. Spring Security framework is used to ensure management of authentication and user roles. Since the system is thought to be finally open to the whole EEG/ERP community it is necessary to protect EEG/ERP data and metadata, and especially personal data of testing subjects stored in the database from an unauthorized access. Then a restricted user policy is applied and user roles are introduced. The complete overview of the system features and user roles (use case diagram) is available in (Pergler 2009). Concerning the architectural layers there is a question which layer is more feasible for mapping of its structure into ontology. Currently we have studied two possibilities: * Mapping from the persistence layer (relational database) * Mapping from the application layer (object oriented code) The mapping from the application layer to an ontology includes the precedent object relational mapping provided by Hibernate framework.

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• 16 years ago - by Anonymous

Collection of data sets on Kawasaki disease, a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The data includes biochemical measurements of myocardial strain, oxidative stress, and cardiomyocyte injury as well as protein level analysis.

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• 16 years ago - by Anonymous

At the Department of Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center we engage in scientific discovery to elucidate biological mechanisms and develop novel therapeutics. We provide training focused on critical thinking to promote innovation, scholarship and integrity. To this end, we foster creativity, collegiality, and leadership. The Department is one of the most distinguished Pharmacology departments in the country and have placed in the top two NIH ranking positions for sixteen of the last twenty years. Research interests in the Department include five major areas: signal transduction, neuroscience, bioactive lipid metabolism, genetic basis of cardiovascular dysfunction, and drug metabolism. Molecules under investigation include G-protein coupled receptors (rhodopsin, adrenergic, serotonin and receptors), heterotrimeric G-proteins, ion channels, transporters and regulatory proteins such as arrestins, protein kinases and protein phosphatases. A strength in our research and training environment is that Vanderbilt University has a world-acclaimed Division of Clinical Pharmacology, which links the Department of Medicine with the Department of Pharmacology. Faculty members in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology focus on human disease and clinical enigmas as the origin of their questions for research. Basic scientists who pursue their inquiries in this environment are continually informed by their colleagues of the pathophysiological and potential therapeutic relevance that can be achieved by appropriate focus of their efforts. We have created one of the first programs in the country to answer the call from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for more scientists trained in the area of drug discovery and development. A unique feature of the department is our outstanding Ph.D. training program. Almost 60 scientists in training are addressing important issues in fields such neuroscience, cardiovascular development, receptor signaling, and drug metabolism. Scientists in these areas are linked by a common interest in, and understanding of, the basic principles of drug action and design. This perspective makes our trainees ideally suited for a wide range of careers and our program is committed to developing leaders in academia, industry, and regulatory affairs. Postdoctoral and other positions are available.

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• 17 years ago - by Anonymous

Provides access and developes NMR technology to advance range of applications and improves the efficiency, rigor and reproducibility of NMR data acquisition and analysis. Houses NMR spectrometers equipped with state-of-the-art probe technology and protocols to support acquisition of high-quality data. Spectrometers range from 500 MHz to 1100 MHz. Service is tailored to the needs of individual users and projects. Provides training and advice on experimental design, best practices for data acquisition, and data analysis. Experienced staff support users with training opportunities including workshops, video tutorials and protocols.

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• 14 years ago - by Anonymous

Biomedical technology research center that develops, tests and applies technology aimed toward completely automating the processes involved in solving macromolecular structures using cryo-electron microscopy. The goal is to establish a resource that will serve both as a center for high-throughput molecular microscopy as well as for transferring this technique to the research community. Current Core Technology Research and Development is focused on 4 areas: improving grid substrates and specimen preparation; further automation and optimization of image acquisition; development of an integrated single particle analysis and processing pipeline; and the development of automated high throughput EM screening. NRAMM welcomes applications of both collaborative and service projects.

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• 14 years ago - by Anonymous

Agency that is part of the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. The agency encourages entrepreneurs in sustainable, agrarian, innovative and international business. It helps with grants, finding business partners, know-how and compliance with laws and regulations.

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• 17 years ago - submitted by Andrea Stagg

Database portal for science-based, 10-year national objectives resulting from a multiyear process that reflects input from a diverse group of individuals and organizations for improving the health of all Americans. 2020 Topics & Objectives are available in an A-Z format. DATA2020, the Healthy People 2020 interactive data tool, allows users to explore the data and technical information related to the Healthy People 2020 objectives. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to: * Encourage collaborations across communities and sectors. * Empower individuals toward making informed health decisions. * Measure the impact of prevention activities. Healthy People 2020 strives to: * Identify nationwide health improvement priorities. * Increase public awareness and understanding of the determinants of health, disease, and disability and the opportunities for progress. * Provide measurable objectives and goals that are applicable at the national, State, and local levels. * Engage multiple sectors to take actions to strengthen policies and improve practices that are driven by the best available evidence and knowledge. * Identify critical research, evaluation, and data collection needs.

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Biomedical technology research center establishing the infrastructure for fast, routine, atomic structure determination of subcellular complexes by electron cryo-microscopy, computer reconstruction and modeling. Their emphasis is on specimens that cannot currently be studied by conventional structural techniques such as x-ray crystallography or NMR. The ultimate outcome of their research is a three-dimensional image of the complex that can be used for design of drugs and vaccines for a variety of diseases. The center is focused on extending the resolution, speed and flexibility of cryo-electron microscopy for the three-dimensional structure determination of biological macromolecular assemblies. Cryo-electron microscopy can visualize molecules under near-native conditions at resolutions ranging from 0.3 to 5 nm and can yield images of individual molecules in a range of different conformations as they exist in solution. Other cryo-electron mycroscopy techniques, such as cryo-electron tomography, are being developed to capture molecular structures in situ. The equipment, techniques and expertise developed are available to the research community through collaborative projects. The NCMI also provides training through workshops and other forms of dissemination via both traditional and modern Internet-based methods.

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• 14 years ago - by Anonymous