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http://www.mscenter.org/research/tissue-bank/

Scientists throughout the world depend on the Rocky Mountain MS Center Tissue Bank to supply high quality human brain tissue and cerebral spinal fluid to support their research. Funded in part by the National MS Society, the Tissue Bank is one of only four MS-related tissue banks in the nation. The Tissue Bank has distributed specimens to more than 160 investigators worldwide and over 1,600 people have consented to be donors after death. Tissue banks provide a unique bridge between those who live with MS and the scientific community. Studies conducted with samples from the Center have led to several important discoveries and 130 publications. While deeply personal, the decision to donate has far-reaching effects as scientists unlock the mysteries of multiple sclerosis. If you would like to donate, arrangements must be made in advance because it is important that tissue is taken within a few hours of death. For more information on making a donation, visit the How To Donate section of this website and contact the Rocky Mountain MS Center Tissue Bank at 303.788.4030 x111.

Proper citation: Rocky Mountain MS Center Tissue Bank (RRID:SCR_004361) Copy   

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http://www.abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/default.htm

Radio National''s weekly foray into all things mental a program (podcast) about the mind, brain and behavior, hosted by Lynne Malcolm (previously by Natasha Mitchell). From dreaming to depression, addiction to artificial intelligence, consciousness to coma, psychoanalysis to psychopathy, free will to forgetting ��All in the Mind��explores the human condition through the mind''s eye. All in the Mind brings together unexpected voices, themes and ideas and engages with both leading thinkers and personal stories. Psychology and human behavior are only part of the equation. The program''s scope is considerably broader and explores themes in science, religion, health, philosophy, education, history and pop culture, with the mind as the key focus.

Proper citation: All In The Mind (RRID:SCR_004240) Copy   

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http://yogo.msu.montana.edu/

A set of software tools created to rapidly build scientific data-management applications. These applications will enhance the process of data annotation, analysis, and web publication. The system provides a set of easy-to-use software tools for data sharing by the scientific community. It enables researchers to build their own custom-designed data management systems. The problem of scientific data management rests on several challenges. These include flexible data storage, a way to share the stored data, tools to curate the data, and history of the data to show provenance. The Yogo Framework gives you the ability to build scientific data management applications that address all of these challenges. The Yogo software is being developed as part of the NeuroSys project. All tools created as part of the Yogo Data Management Framework are open source and released under an OSI approved license.

Proper citation: Yogo Data Management System (RRID:SCR_004239) Copy   

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http://www.osiris.com/

Stem cell company focused on developing and marketing products to treat medical conditions in the inflammatory, autoimmune, orthopedic and cardiovascular areas. Now part of Smith and Nephew.

Proper citation: Osiris Therapeutics (RRID:SCR_004233) Copy   

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http://www.forebrain.org

Portal on the evolution of the Human Forebrain with schematically depicted sequential age levels of cortical evolution: Staggered Dual Parameter Grid, Growth Rings of the Neocortex, Growth Shells of Thalamus, Major Nuclei of the Thalamus, Dual Parameter - Grid, Types of Neocortical Lamination, and Rolf Hasslers Hexa-Partition of Unit Thalamic Inputs. The cytoarchitectonic subdivisions of both the thalamus and the neocortex are topographically defined in terms of the variables of phylogenetic age and input specificity. The cortical and thalamic parcellations of Brodmann, von Economo and Hassler are each quantitatively correlated to a specific Cartesian coordinate value designating discrete levels for both age and input basic parameters. The variable of phylogenetic age is represented in the cortex by the five circumferential growth rings demonstrated by Sanides, plus an additional growth ring detected intermediate to the fifth and sixth age levels and designated as prekoniocortex. The paleocortex and the archaecortex are the two primordial neocortical precursors that form the mammalian neocortex. In contrast to the arrangement in the planar cortex, six phylogenetically distinct growth shells are detected in the three-dimensional thalamus and are designated after the corresponding schematic levels of Rolf Hassler''s paradigm of hexapartition of unit-thalamic inputs. The subthalamus and the epithalamus analogously represent the primordial diencephalic precursors of the mammalian dorsal thalamus, Both the neocortex and the dorsal thalamus evolved in response to the necessity for a more comprehensive blending of inputs from differing neuraxial levels. Unlike the age variable, the parameter of input specificity is most readily apparent in the dorsal thalamus; which is the site of termination for each major forebrain input. Accordingly, the fourteen individual units of the parameter of input specificity are designated after each of the specific input classifications projecting discretely to circumscribed thalamic sectors, An identical complement of input parameter levels also occurs in the cortex by way of thalamic relay across the internal capsule. Furthermore, each thalamic nucleus of specific parameter coordinates directs its main projection to cells of the cortex displaying identical coordinate values, establishing forebrain interconnectivity as an additional function of the dual parameter paradigm.

Proper citation: EVOLUTIONARY FOUNDATIONS FOR THE HUMAN FOREBRAIN (RRID:SCR_004199) Copy   

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http://openconnectomeproject.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 9, 2023. Connectomes repository to facilitate the analysis of connectome data by providing a unified front for connectomics research. With a focus on Electron Microscopy (EM) data and various forms of Magnetic Resonance (MR) data, the project aims to make state-of-the-art neuroscience open to anybody with computer access, regardless of knowledge, training, background, etc. Open science means open to view, play, analyze, contribute, anything. Access to high resolution neuroanatomical images that can be used to explore connectomes and programmatic access to this data for human and machine annotation are provided, with a long-term goal of reconstructing the neural circuits comprising an entire brain. This project aims to bring the most state-of-the-art scientific data in the world to the hands of anybody with internet access, so collectively, we can begin to unravel connectomes. Services: * Data Hosting - Their Bruster (brain-cluster) is large enough to store nearly any modern connectome data set. Contact them to make your data available to others for any purpose, including gaining access to state-of-the-art analysis and machine vision pipelines. * Web Viewing - Collaborative Annotation Toolkit for Massive Amounts of Image Data (CATMAID) is designed to navigate, share and collaboratively annotate massive image data sets of biological specimens. The interface is inspired by Google Maps, enhanced to allow the exploration of 3D image data. View the fork of the code or go directly to view the data. * Volume Cutout Service - RESTful API that enables you to select any arbitrary volume of the 3d database (3ddb), and receive a link to download an HDF5 file (for matlab, C, C++, or C#) or a NumPy pickle (for python). Use some other programming language? Just let them know. * Annotation Database - Spatially co-registered volumetric annotations are compactly stored for efficient queries such as: find all synapses, or which neurons synapse onto this one. Create your own annotations or browse others. *Sample Downloads - In addition to being able to select arbitrary downloads from the datasets, they have also collected a few choice volumes of interest. * Volume Viewer - A web and GPU enabled stand-alone app for viewing volumes at arbitrary cutting planes and zoom levels. The code and program can be downloaded. * Machine Vision Pipeline - They are building a machine vision pipeline that pulls volumes from the 3ddb and outputs neural circuits. - a work in progress. As soon as we have a stable version, it will be released. * Mr. Cap - The Magnetic Resonance Connectome Automated Pipeline (Mr. Cap) is built on JIST/MIPAV for high-throughput estimation of connectomes from diffusion and structural imaging data. * Graph Invariant Computation - Upload your graphs or streamlines, and download some invariants. * iPad App - WholeSlide is an iPad app that accesses utilizes our open data and API to serve images on the go.

Proper citation: Open Connectome Project (RRID:SCR_004232) Copy   

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http://www.mged.org/index.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE.Documented on July 7, 2022. Functional Genomics Data Society - FGED Society, founded in 1999 as the MGED Society, advocates for open access to genomic data sets and works towards providing concrete solutions to achieve this. Our goal is to assure that investment in functional genomics data generates the maximum public benefit. Our work on defining minimum information specifications for reporting data in functional genomics papers have already enabled large data sets to be used and reused to their greater potential in biological and medical research. We work with other organizations to develop standards for biological research data quality, annotation and exchange. We facilitate the creation and use of software tools that build on these standards and allow researchers to annotate and share their data easily. We promote scientific discovery that is driven by genome wide and other biological research data integration and meta-analysis.

Proper citation: Functional Genomics Data Society (RRID:SCR_004358) Copy   

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http://www.jtcancercenter.org/

Throughout the past 25 years, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has become one of the largest and most comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Today, we are a top 50 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for cancer the only cancer center in New Jersey with this prestigious designation. Its mission is to deliver extraordinary care that is multidisciplinary, personalized, innovative, and at the appropriate cost with superior outcomes to the most satisfied patients. Year after year, we have harnessed the newest technologies and retained world-class physicians, nurses and scientists to help service the needs of our patients within our 14 specialized cancer divisions.

Proper citation: John Theurer Cancer Center (RRID:SCR_004359) Copy   

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http://www.cure.med.ucla.edu/

Center whose interests and activities encompass several facets of gastrointestinal regulatory physiology and cell biology. It provides an infrastructure to support basic, translational and clinical research and to facilitate interdisciplinary research and training activities in digestive diseases.

Proper citation: CURE - Digestive Diseases Research Center (RRID:SCR_004238) Copy   

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http://www.cancerdiagnosis.nci.nih.gov/

National program to improve the diagnosis and assessment of cancer by moving scientific knowledge into clinical practice by coordinating and funding resources and research for the development of innovative in vitro diagnostics, novel diagnostic technologies and appropriate human specimens. The Cancer Diagnosis Program is divided into four branches: Biorepository and Biospecimen Research Branch (BBRB), Diagnostic Biomarkers and Technology Branch (DBTB), Diagnostics Evaluation Branch (DEB), and the Pathology Investigation and Resources Branch (PIRB).

Proper citation: CDP (RRID:SCR_004236) Copy   

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http://www.mscenter.org/

The Rocky Mountain MS Center is a patient-centered organization dedicated to changing the way we think about and treat MS in order to protect the futures of those living with the disease. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their families through care, support, education and research. * Medical Care and Support: We offer a comprehensive care approach that maximizes and enhances the brain''s ability to protect and repair itself and to promote quality of life for patients and their families. We incorporate wellness, exercise, diet and stress management, and supportive services in addition to the most progressive medical care. * Education: We empower patients, families and health care providers by sharing what we know. There are 10,000 peer reviewed articles published annually; we sort through that information and share the latest advances. * Research: We are pursuing new treatment approaches to save the brain. We are leading the way to assure that we prevent the silent but ongoing brain damage that results in disability. This means treating early and treating aggressively.

Proper citation: Rocky Mountain MS Center (RRID:SCR_004354) Copy   

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http://www.cs.gsu.edu/~serghei/?q=drut

Software for Discovery and Reconstruction of Unannotated Transcripts in Partially Annotated Genomes from High-Throughput RNA-Seq Data.

Proper citation: DRUT (RRID:SCR_004351) Copy   

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http://proteome.gs.washington.edu/software/bibliospec/documentation/index.html

BiblioSpec enables the identification of peptides from tandem mass spectra by searching against a database of previously identified spectra. This suite of software tools is for creating and searching MS/MS peptide spectrum libraries. BiblioSpec is available free of charge for noncommercial use through an interactive web-site at http://depts.washington.edu/ventures/UW_Technology/Express_Licenses/bibliospec.php The BiblioSpec package contains the following programs: * BlibBuild creates a library of peptide MS/MS spectra from MS2 files. * BlibFilter removes redundant spectra from a library. * BlibSearch searches a spectrum library for matches to query spectra, reporting the results in an SQT file. In addition to the primary programs, the following auxiliary programs are available: * BlibStats writes summary statistics describing a library. * BlibToMS2 writes a library in MS2 file format. * BlibUpdate adds, deletes, or annotates spectra. * BlibPpMS2 processes spectra (bins peaks, removes noise, normalizes intensity) as done in BlibSearch and prints the resulting spectra to a text file. Several reference libraries are available for download. These libraries are updated regularly and are for use under the Linux operating system. You will find libraries for * Escherichia coli * Saccharomyces cerevisiae * Caenorhabditis elegans

Proper citation: BiblioSpec (RRID:SCR_004349) Copy   

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http://www.medpedia.com/

Medpedia is an open platform connecting people and information to advance medicine. This wiki is the collaborative encyclopedia and resource for information about health, medicine and the body. Only physicians and Ph.D.s are allowed to edit the Articles on Medpedia after they create an account and are approved as an Editor. Non-Editors can create an account and then suggest changes that must be approved by an Editor before going live on the site. To suggest changes, click the link Suggest Changes at the top of Article Pages. Intended Uses and Benefits: * Reference source for both medical professionals and the lay-public covering information about health, medicine and the body * Forum for individuals and groups to be recognized for their areas of expertise * Clearinghouse of bio-medical journal articles, data, research, and educational materials * Forum for debating emerging issues * Platform for advancing medical knowledge Medpedia Portals - Adult Primary Care, Allergy and Immunology, Anatomy, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurobiology, Nutrition, OB/GYN and Reproductive Health, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Women''s Health In association with Harvard Medical School, Stanford School of Medicine, Berkeley School of Public Health, University of Michigan Medical School and other leading global health organizations, Medpedia will be a commons for the gathering of the information and people critical to health care.

Proper citation: Medpedia (RRID:SCR_004269) Copy   

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http://www.alzheimer.ie/Home.aspx

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia specific service provider in Ireland. The Society is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity - CHY 7868. The Society was founded in 1982 by a small group of people who were caring for a family member with Alzheimer''s Disease or a related dementia. Today, it is a national voluntary organization with an extensive national network of branches, regional offices and services that aims to provide people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers with the necessary support to maximize their quality of life. As the major dementia-specific service provider in Ireland, The Society''s network includes over 100 dementia specific services such as day care centers, home care services, carer support groups, social clubs, a national respite center and an advocacy service. The Society also operates the Alzheimer National Helpline Service offering information and support to anyone affected by Alzheimer''s disease / dementia at 1800 341 341. For a full list of services in your area please see the We Can Help section. The Society comprises over 2,500 members, 300 volunteers and over 700 full and part-time staff. The Society has 6 regional offices and a network of Branches around the country. A number of core functions are operated through our national office including information, policy and research, fundraising, public relations, training and finance.

Proper citation: Alzheimer Society of Ireland (RRID:SCR_004300) Copy   

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https://sfari.org/

Launched in 2005, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is a research campaign within the Simons Foundation''s overall suite of programs. SFARI''s mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding, catalyzing and driving innovative research of the greatest quality and relevance. Although SFARI''s priority is to benefit individuals challenged by these disorders, its efforts are certain to yield insights into the neural mechanisms of fundamental human capabilities, thereby promoting the broader mission of the Simons Foundation to advance the frontiers of research in the basic sciences and mathematics. Autism spectrum disorders are a set of complex developmental disorders characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted behaviors, interests or activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 1 in 110 children in the U.S. have autism, with many more boys affected than girls. These disorders cost the U.S. economy an estimated $35 billion dollars each year in direct care costs and lost productivity, and extract an incalculable human toll.

Proper citation: SFARI - Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (RRID:SCR_004261) Copy   

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http://webvision.med.utah.edu/

Online textbook that has evolved into an interactive, dynamic blog that covers all things related to the bioscience of the visual system. It summarizes recent advances in knowledge and understanding of the visual system through dedicated chapters and evolving discussion to serve as a clearing house for all things related to retina and vision science.

Proper citation: Webvision - The Organization of the Retina and Visual System (RRID:SCR_004254) Copy   

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http://aquila.bio.nyu.edu/NBrowse2/NBrowse.html

Interactive graphical browser for biological networks and molecular interaction data. The N-Browse server at NYU currently provides access to a variety of large-scale functional genomic datasets from several species.

Proper citation: N-Browse (RRID:SCR_004253) Copy   

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http://www.guthyjacksonfoundation.org/

The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is dedicated to funding basic science research to find answers that will lead to the prevention, clinical treatment programs and a potential cure for Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Spectrum Disease. The decision to create our Foundation came from a personal family crisis. Our daughter was officially diagnosed with NMO in June 2008. Since that time, we have met with many clinicians and researchers in order to understand what this means for our beautiful daughter and our family. Additionally, we have gathered and read every piece of information and NMO research article that is available on the Web. We are now beginning to understand that NMO is not only considered an orphan disease, but that very little research is available. We met with the All Greater Good Foundation in early July 2008 when it became clear that there is little-to-no funding available to research this rare and often misunderstood disease. We joined hands with the All Greater Good Foundation to immediately begin our work, and thus, The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation was born. The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is dedicated to funding biomedical research in the search to understand the pathophysiology and biochemistry of NMO Spectrum Disease. It is our greatest hope that together we will reverse the effects of NMO and eventually cure this disease.

Proper citation: Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation (RRID:SCR_004441) Copy   

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http://www.taverna.org.uk/

An open source and domain independent Workflow Management System ����?? a suite of tools used to design and execute scientific workflows and aid in silico experimentation. Taverna Workbench now has support for service sets, offline workflow editing, workflow validation, improved workflow run monitoring, and the pausing and canceling of workflow runs. The command line tool allows you to run workflows outside of the workbench and is available as a stand-alone download or bundled with the Taverna Workbench 2.2.0 download. The Taverna suite is written in Java and includes the Taverna Engine (used for enacting workflows) that powers both the Taverna Workbench (the desktop client application) and the Taverna Server (which allows remote execution of workflows). Taverna is also available as a Command Line Tool for a quick execution of workflows from a terminal. Taverna 2.2.0 includes * Copy/paste, shortcuts, undo/redo, drag and drop * Animated workflow diagram * Remembers added/removed services * Secure Web services support * Secure access to resources on the web * Up-to-date R support * Intermediate values during workflow runs * myExperiment integration * Excel and csv spreadsheet support * Command line tool

Proper citation: Taverna (RRID:SCR_004437) Copy   

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