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http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/index.shtml

A provider for videos available from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Visitors may sort by topic and/or subscribe to RSS feeds.

Proper citation: NIMH Video (RRID:SCR_005594) Copy   

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http://www.youtube.com/user/BrainBlogger

BrainBlogger - YouTube are videos uploaded to YouTube by Brain Blogger. Brain Blogger covers topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives. It reviews the latest news and stories related to neuroscience, psychiatry, and neurology. It serves as a focal point for attracting new minds beyond the science of the mind-and-brain and into the biopsychosocial model.

Proper citation: BrainBlogger - YouTube (RRID:SCR_005469) Copy   

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http://www.pdgene.org/

The PDGene database aims to provide a comprehensive, unbiased and regularly updated collection of genetic association studies performed on Parkinson's disease (PD) phenotypes. Eligible publications are identified following systematic searches of scientific literature databases, as well as the table of contents of journals in genetics, neurology, and psychiatry. The database can be searched either by a variety of dropdown menus or by specific keywords. For each gene, summary overviews are provided displaying key characteristics for each publication, including links to genotype distributions of the polymorphisms studied, random-effects allelic meta-analyses, and funnel plots for an assessment of publication bias. The PDGene database, developed by Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, The Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Alzheimer Research Forum, is supported by a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation in partnership with the Alzheimer Research Forum.

Proper citation: PDGene - A database for Parkinsons disease genetic association studies (RRID:SCR_006666) Copy   

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http://blog.aids.gov/

The AIDS.gov blog serves as a forum to foster public discussion on using new media effectively in response to HIV/AIDS, as well as HIV/AIDS research and policies. Along with weekly new media posts, the blog features other AIDS.gov-authored posts, guest posts, cross-posts from the White House Office of National AIDS Policy blog and the CDC Health Protection Perspectives blog, PEPFAR blog, and posts from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases'' (NIAID) Division of AIDS. A large number of Federal agencies and programs are engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, policy, and research efforts in the United States. AIDS.gov serves as a gateway for information about these Federal efforts, with a focus on domestic programs. Since the launch of AIDS.gov on December 1, 2006 (World AIDS Day), there has been a growing interest in using new media tools to disseminate information about HIV/AIDS and improve prevention, testing, treatment, and research outcomes. AIDS.gov created this blog to address that interest, and has since expanded content areas to include key US Government HIV/AIDS-related research and policy posts, among other topics.

Proper citation: AIDS.gov Blog (RRID:SCR_007156) Copy   

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http://www.broadinstitute.org/annotation/tetraodon/

This database have been funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to produce shotgun sequence of the Tetraodon nigriviridis genome. The strategy involves Whole Genome Shotgun (WGS) sequencing, in which sequence from the entire genome is generated. Whole genome shotgun libraries were prepared from Tetraodon genomic DNA obtained from the laboratory of Jean Weissenbach at Genoscope. Additional sequence data of approximately 2.5X coverage of Tetraodon has also been generated by Genoscope in plasmid and BAC end reads. Broad and Genoscope intend to pool their data and generate whole genome assemblies. Tetraodon nigroviridis is a freshwater pufferfish of the order Tetraodontiformes and lives in the rivers and estuaries of Indonesia, Malaysia and India. This species is 20-30 million years distant from Fugu rubripes, a marine pufferfish from the same family. The gene repertoire of T. nigroviridis is very similar to that of other vertebrates. However, its relatively small genome of 385 Mb is eight times more compact than that of human, mostly because intergenic and intronic sequences are reduced in size compared to other vertebrate genomes. These genome characteristics along with the large evolutionary distance between bony fish and mammals make Tetraodon a compact vertebrate reference genome - a powerful tool for comparative genetics and for quick and reliable identification of human genes.

Proper citation: Tetraodon nigroviridis Database (RRID:SCR_007123) Copy   

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http://hormone.facilities.northwestern.edu

Core provides hormone analyses for both human and animal studies for scientific community at Northwestern, small rodent metabolic phenotyping resources for diabetes, obesity and other metabolic research.Maintains quality control and standardize internal references for hormone assays.Maintains reference database information on mouse metabolic phenotyping models from Northwestern University community.Services include:Immunoassays for endocrine hormones, assays using technology from Luminex,Lipid and glucose chemical analyeses,Roche Cobas e 411 analyzer employing sophisticated electrochemiluminescence (ECL) technology to deliver excellent low-end sensitivity and broad dynamic range of assays including metabolic and reproductive hormones, thyroid function test, cardiac markers, maternal care, tumor markers and bone turnover markers.,TSE LabMaster Automated Phenotyping system is a state-of-the-art system for studying energy metabolism at whole animal level.

Proper citation: Northwestern University Comprehensive Metabolic Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017871) Copy   

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http://www.mskcc.org/research/molecular-cytogenetics

Core supports cytogenetic analysis of cells from human and research animal sources. Range of chromosome analysis techniques are ranging from basic G-banded karyotyping, to 24-color Spectral Karyotyping (SKY), as well as Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) mapping of cloned DNAs.Services include:Karyotype characterization of new cell lines,Confirmation of cell line identity or stability,Karyotype screening of ES cells prior to transgenesis,Mapping of transgene integration sites,Chromosome or locus copy number enumeration,Publication-quality illustrations.Cytogenetic techniques available:Short-term cell culture,Metaphase chromosome preparation,G-banded karyotyping.FISH techniques available:DNA labeling for custom probe generation (for FISH projects),DNA amplification by DOP-PCR,Chromosome painting,FISH mapping (on chromosomes, interphase nuclei or DNA fibers),Tissue FISH (paraffin or frozen sections),Immuno-FISH (DNA FISH combined with fluorescent immunostaining) , Spectral karyotyping (SKY),Q-FISH (measurement of telomere lengths).

Proper citation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Molecular Cytogenetics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017850) Copy   

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http://neuralsci.org/neuracell

Core facility provides neural stem cells (NSC) and everything you need to grow them, custom lentiviral shRNA and over-expression vectors, consult based characterization service where we can assess how your products or reagents affect stem cell performance and behavior. Services include:Cell Supply,Adult SVZ Neural Stem Cells,Any Age Embryonic stem cells from any region of the brain,Human Retinal Pigmented Epithelial cells,RPE iPSCs,iPSCs,Neural Progenitor Cells (NPCs),Custom Orders,Media/ Dissociation Reagents,High-performance Media formulated according to optimal cell growth conditions,Complete Defined Media for Neural Stem Cell Culture,Complete Defined Media for Human Retinal Pigmented Epithelial Culture,Cell characterization. Performs assays to verify how stem cell populations behave in response to certain environments, plastics, reagents, etc., using trade secret assays via FACS and cell culture techniques. This can be used for neural stem cells as well as embryonic stem cells.Cell banking solutions shall ensure that their integrity is maintained, and that sufficient supply is readily available. We will also expand cells, harvest cells, generation the freezing medium and thaw cells to test performance. Provides Generation of custom lentiviral shRNA constructs,Generation of custom lentiviral over-expression constructs,Supply of NSC lines already expressing these shRNA or over-expression constructs.

Proper citation: Neural Stem Cell Institute NeuraCell Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017821) Copy   

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http://hihg.med.miami.edu/cgt/gene-expression

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 27,2025. CGT gene expression core utilizes Affymetrix GeneChip Arrays and Illumina BeadChips to identify gene expression variation in single genes, targeted set of genes, or entire genomes. Affymetrix GeneChip Arrays Human Gene ST,Human Transcriptome Array 2.0, Human Exon ST, Human miRNA, Illumina Expression, HumanHT-12 v4 BeadChip.

Proper citation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Gene Expression Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017825) Copy   

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https://med.nyu.edu/research/scientific-cores-shared-resources/center-biospecimen-research-development

Core mission is to drive scientific discovery through use of human specimens.Helps facilitate translational research, match human specimen resources to scientific needs, foster multi-investigator collaborative projects, and catalyze scientific innovation,improving researcher access to existing biospecimen resources, and enhancing institution-wide tissue-banking efforts and capacity. Another priority is to implement campus-wide policy for human biospecimen collection and storage to ensure regulatory compliance.

Proper citation: New York University School of Medicine Langone Health Center for Biospecimen Research and Development Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017930) Copy   

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https://www.ualberta.ca/alberta-diabetes/core-services/isletcore

Core as campus based lab that offers pancreatic islet isolations accompanied by various assays of islet function and metabolism. Provides service for variety of procedures including: Human pancreatic islet isolation, Islet banking, Basal characterization of donor islets, Limited experimental work, Coordination of ethical approvals.

Proper citation: Alberta University Diabetes Institute IsletCore Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017993) Copy   

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https://www.bidmc.org/research/research-by-department/radiology/mri-research/mri-facilities/translational-mri-research-core

Core provides MRI capabilities for imaging human subjects and potentially large animals as part of research studies. Facility operates GE Discovery MR750 3T whole-body scanner and can provide access to 1.5T system. Scanner is FDA cleared for clinical use. It has proprietary software including pulse programming environments and reconstruction programs and customizable software and protocols for applications including functional and structural brain imaging, abdominal perfusion and diffusion, muscle functional imaging and spectroscopy are available to users.Support for fMRI acquisition and visual and auditory stimulus presentation, diffusion tensor imaging, spectroscopy, and high quality anatomic imaging is available. The system has specialized receiver coils for sensitive imaging of particular anatomy. Additional customized coils can be manufactured in our RF lab. The system also has full broadband capability for multinuclear MRI and MRS, including (F-19, C-13, P-31, and Na-23).Our facility can also provide Image Post-processing and computerized image transfer, assistance to ensure MRI equipment safety, and can facilitate Clinical Readings.

Proper citation: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Translational MRI Research Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017950) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/magnetic-resonance-research-facility-mrrf-uiowa

The University of Iowa MR Research Facility was established in August of 2004 with the acquisition of a Siemens Trio 3T scanner, shared between research and clinical usage. While the Center is within the Department of Radiology, it is run as a Core University facility. The facility is managed on a daily basis by Vincent Magnotta, PhD, Alan Stolpen, MD, PhD, and Dan Thedens, PhD. Oversight is provided by a Research Advisory committee that reviews new project proposals and equipment acquisitions. Since its inception, the equipment managed by the Research Center has expanded. In 2006, a research dedicated Siemens Avanto 1.5T scanner was loaned to the University by Siemens Medical Solutions to support research studies. Then, in 2007 an NIH/NCRR High End Instrumentation grant supported the acquisition of a research dedicated Siemens TIM Trio 3T scanner. Standard operating hours for the research-dedicated 3T TIM Trio scanner are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During this time, a technologist is provided to run the scanner. The shared research 3T TIM Trio scanner is available all day Tuesdays (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), and Thursday afternoons (12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) for research studies. The shared Avanto 1.5T scanner is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The scanners are also available after-hours if technologist coverage is available, or if the user is certified to conduct MR studies on their own. The current rate for scanner usage is $600 per hour and can be scheduled in half hour increments.

Proper citation: University of Iowa Magnetic Resonance Research Facility (RRID:SCR_011014) Copy   

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http://www.scienceexchange.com/facilities/microarray-resource-core-bu

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on May 22,2024. Microarray Resource Core offers the full line of microarray products available from Affymetrix. This includes expression profiling, miRNA, exon, genotyping, resequencing, and tiling arrays. As part of our standard service, the resource provides assistance with experimental design and data analysis. Arrays for other organisms are available; please contact us for with specific requests.

Proper citation: Boston University Microarray Resource Core (RRID:SCR_012491) Copy   

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https://dna-analysis.yale.edu/

Core supports DNA Sequencing of PCR, Plasmid, BAC and Fosmid templates, Fragment Analysis of Microsatellites, AFLP, t-RFLP, SHAPE Experiments and Human Cell Line Authentication.

Proper citation: Yale University DNA Analysis on Science Hill Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017689) Copy   

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http://cancer.northwestern.edu/research/shared-resources/pathology-core-facility.html

Centralized, comprehensive, core laboratory providing histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular analysis and extraction and microscopic evaluation services for human tissue-based studies. Serves integral marker studies that require biomarker-based treatment arm assignment. Performs procurement of fresh biospecimens for clinical trials and biobanking.

Proper citation: Northwestern University School of Medicine Lurie Cancer Center Pathology Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017769) Copy   

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http://www.einstein.yu.edu/departments/genetics/resources/molecular-cytogenetics-core.aspx

Core provides tools for preparation of human and murine samples suitable for molecular genetic and cytogenetic analysis of entire genome. These tools include establishment of EBV transformed cell lines; isolation of DNA and mRNA from variety of tissue culture samples as well as primary biopsies; preparation of metaphase chromosomes suitable for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and Spectral Karyotyping (SKY) or whole chromosome paints for human and mouse genome. Core personnel is trained to hybridize commercial probes and to designed locus specific probes for regions of interest to investigators. All probes are custom designed and in house generated.

Proper citation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Molecular Cytogenetics Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017815) Copy   

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http://omrf.org/research-faculty/core-facilities/human-antibody-core-facility/

Core produces fully human, full length, antigen specific antibodies for use in studying human immune responses. Produces high affinity protective antibodies to influenza, anthrax lethal toxin, and various S. pneumonia polysaccharides. Helps quantify antibody secreting cell responses after vaccination and by generating human monoclonal antibodies to be characterized. Pathogen specific human monoclonal antibodies are also available for licensing agreements and other forms of commercial development. Services include to define temporal human immune responses after vaccination and to generate human monoclonal antibodies to supplement research,development of novel methods to produce human monoclonal antibodies after acute infection and other immune events, investigation of new technologies for characterization of human monoclonal antibodies produced by core.

Proper citation: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Human Antibody Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017795) Copy   

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http://htbc.stanford.edu

Core provides fully automated high throughput screening (HTS) of Compound Libraries (130,000+ compounds) for both enzyme/protein-based assays and cell-based assays, using Caliper Life Sciences Staccato system;Genomic siRNA screening with siARRAY whole human genome siRNA library from Dharmacon targeting 21,000 genes, using Agilent Bravo system;High-Content Screening using ImageXpress Micro automated fluorescent microscope with live cell, bright field, phase contrast and integrated plate handling with Thermo Catalyst CRS, and image analysis using MetaXpress software;High Throughput Molecular Biology reagents and services, including access to cDNA libraries (Human ORFeome collection, 15,000 genes) and 96 and 384-well bead clean-ups and PCR setup (Biomek FX and Agilent Bravo), and other automation steps in collaboration with SFGF;High-throughput assay development assistance with cell culture, experiment design, robotic programming and Standard Operating Procedure drafting;Screening data analysis assistance with protocols, hit determination and structure activity analyses using MDL chemical database ISIS/HOST, Plate Manager, Assay Explorer and Report Manager. Use of microplate reader detection systems, including Tecan Infinite M1000 and Infinite M1000 PRO and Molecular Devices Analyst GT for fluorescence; fluorescence polarization; time-resolved fluorescence; absorbance and luminescence (with injectors and AlphaScreen); and Flexstation II 384, for kinetic fluorescence reads to measure calcium mobilization and ion channels.Use of liquid-handling robots, including Sciclone ALH3000 (96- and 384-well pipetting), Agilent Bravo (96- and 384-well pipetting), Velocity11 VPrep (96-well pipetting), Bio-Tek plate washers/dispensers, Matrix Wellmate and Titertek/Labsystems Multidrop microplate dispensers, and Velocity11 PlateLoc plate heat sealer;Training for most of these services.

Proper citation: Stanford University School of Medicine High Throughput Bioscience Center Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017794) Copy   

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https://him.uchicago.edu/

Facility serves as specialized laboratory performing correlative assays for cancer-based clinical trials. Participates in project development to assist in assay selection and optimization prior to study initiation. Offers pick-up service for specimens from patients at U of C Hospital or outpatient clinics, and process samples as indicated for assays being performed. For some studies, isolation and freezing of peripheral blood lymphocytes for analysis at later date is performed, while for others immediate staining of whole blood for specific cell surface markers of interest is carried out. Prepares clinical grade products, such as peptide vaccines, for administration into patients.Assays performed include ELISA, ELISPOT, tetramer binding assays, detection of cell surface markers by flow cytometry, and biochemical assays such as Western Blots, RNA extraction from tumor biopsies and either real time RT-PCR for specific transcripts or preparation of samples for gene expression profiling. Facility is equipped with MACSQuant Flow Cytometer, ELISA microplate reader, ELISPOT reader, PCR thermocyclers, CO2 incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and equipment for Western blot analysis. Performs assays on human samples but consideration will be given to expanding these services to mouse-model systems.

Proper citation: University of Chicago Human Immunologic Monitoring Core Facility (RRID:SCR_017916) Copy   

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