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http://nac.spl.harvard.edu/

Biomedical Technology Resource Center that develops image processing and analysis techniques for basic and clinical neurosciences. The NAC research approach emphasizes both specific core technologies and collaborative application projects. The core activity of the center is the development of algorithms and techniques for postprocessing of imaging data. New segmentation techniques aid identification of brain structures and disease. Registration methods are used for relating image data to specific patient anatomy or one set of images to another. Visualization tools allow the display of complex anatomical and quantitative information. High-performance computing hardware and associated software techniques further accelerate algorithms and methods. Digital anatomy atlases are developed for the support of both interactive and algorithmic computational tools. Although the emphasis of the NAC is on the dissemination of concepts and techniques, specific elements of the core software technologies have been made available to outside researchers or the community at large. The NAC's core technologies serve the following major collaborative projects: Alzheimer's disease and the aging brain, morphometric measures in schizophrenia and schizotypal disorder, quantitative analysis of multiple sclerosis, and interactive image-based planning and guidance in neurosurgery. One or more NAC researchers have been designated as responsible for each of the core technologies and the collaborative projects.

Proper citation: Neuroimage Analysis Center (RRID:SCR_008998) Copy   

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https://confluence.crbs.ucsd.edu/display/NIF/StemCellInfo

Data tables providing an overview of information about stem cells that have been derived from mice and humans. The tables summarize published research that characterizes cells that are capable of developing into cells of multiple germ layers (i.e., multipotent or pluripotent) or that can generate the differentiated cell types of another tissue (i.e., plasticity) such as a bone marrow cell becoming a neuronal cell. The tables do not include information about cells considered progenitor or precursor cells or those that can proliferate without the demonstrated ability to generate cell types of other tissues. The tables list the tissue from which the cells were derived, the types of cells that developed, the conditions under which differentiation occurred, the methods by which the cells were characterized, and the primary references for the information.

Proper citation: National Institutes of Health Stem Cell Tables (RRID:SCR_008359) Copy   

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http://www.nitrc.org/projects/bstp/

A free collection of MRI brain images for testing segmentation algorithms. It is available for download to assess the accuracy, reproducibility and sensitivity of MRI segmentation software. It includes data from infants and adults as well as patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Proper citation: Brain Segmentation Testing Protocol (RRID:SCR_009445) Copy   

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http://www.cdtdb.brain.riken.jp/CDT/Top.jsp

Transcriptomic information (spatiotemporal gene expression profile data) on the postnatal cerebellar development of mice (C57B/6J & ICR). It is a tool for mining cerebellar genes and gene expression, and provides a portal to relevant bioinformatics links. The mouse cerebellar circuit develops through a series of cellular and morphological events, including neuronal proliferation and migration, axonogenesis, dendritogenesis, and synaptogenesis, all within three weeks after birth, and each event is controlled by a specific gene group whose expression profile must be encoded in the genome. To elucidate the genetic basis of cerebellar circuit development, CDT-DB analyzes spatiotemporal gene expression by using in situ hybridization (ISH) for cellular resolution and by using fluorescence differential display and microarrays (GeneChip) for developmental time series resolution. The CDT-DB not only provides a cross-search function for large amounts of experimental data (ISH brain images, GeneChip graph, RT-PCR gel images), but also includes a portal function by which all registered genes have been provided with hyperlinks to websites of many relevant bioinformatics regarding gene ontology, genome, proteins, pathways, cell functions, and publications. Thus, the CDT-DB is a useful tool for mining potentially important genes based on characteristic expression profiles in particular cell types or during a particular time window in developing mouse brains.

Proper citation: Cerebellar Development Transcriptome Database (RRID:SCR_013096) Copy   

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http://findlab.stanford.edu/functional_ROIs.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on June 29,2023. Atlas of functional ROIs (fROIs) containing 499 regions, with extensive gray matter coverage. Atlases are available for download directly from the website.

Proper citation: 499 fROI atlas (RRID:SCR_014756) Copy   

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https://senselab.med.yale.edu/MicroCircuitDB/

A database for storing and efficiently retrieving realistic computational models of brain microcircuits and networks. The focus is on microcircuits that are based on experimentally demonstrated properties of neurons and their connectivity.

Proper citation: MicrocircuitDB (RRID:SCR_014577) Copy   

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https://www.mcdb.ucla.edu/Research/Hartenstein/dbla/index.html

Atlas providing structure and development of Drosophila brain lineages. Used to learn about projection pattern of lineages as first step towards reconstructing and understanding all neurons.

Proper citation: Drosphila Brain Lineage Atlas (RRID:SCR_017507) Copy   

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https://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/twineng/Twinstudy

Twin panel consists of three nationwide samples of Finnish twin pairs. Major studies include nicotine dependence, eating disorders and brain imaging and alcohol use.

Proper citation: Finnish Twin Cohort Study (RRID:SCR_017477) Copy   

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http://connectivity.brain-map.org/transgenic

Data detailing transgene expression in Cre and other driver lines for adult and developing brain. Experiments include colorimetric in situ hybridization, fluorescent in situ hybridization and other histological methods. Expression maps of transgenic Cre and other driver lines in mice.

Proper citation: Allen Brain Atlas expression map of Cre and other drivers (RRID:SCR_017510) Copy   

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http://larrywswanson.com/

Atlas with global nervous system nomenclature ontology and flatmaps for structure of rat brain. Open access resource for neuroscience community.

Proper citation: Brain Maps (RRID:SCR_017314) Copy   

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http://www.brainnav.com

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented December 31, 2013. An interactive atlas and 3D brain software for research, structure analysis, and education, it offers six atlases representing four species: the mouse, rat, monkey and human. The stereotaxic coordinates atlases are available for all four species and the rodent models have additional chemoarchitectonic atlases. BrainNavigator helps locate specific areas of the brain, making visualizing and experimental planning in the brain easier. *Plan: Browse 6 Atlases, Visualize with 3D models, Search Literature, Analyze gene expression, Identify connections *Publish: Access reference tools, Use and print images for publication, Search literature *Propose: Use and print images for proposals, Search literature, Locate gene expression in 2D and 3D, Identify connections *Produce: Simulate injections, Customize new coordinates, virtually slice sections, overlay atlas maps on your own images, create personal atlas maps With BrainNavigator, you''ll gain 24/7 access to their powerful 3D brain interactive software tool that helps further research in the neurosciences. In addition, their vast library of widely respected and referenced brain publications will provide a plethora of information on the most current brain research available. As publisher of the gold standard in brain atlas publications authored by the team around the leading brain cartographers George Paxinos and Charles Watson, they are pleased to bring an advanced tool to today''s neuroscientists and educators. Combining atlas content and 3D capabilities based on technologies from the Allen Institute for Brain Science, this online workflow solution brings brain research, analysis and education tools to your fingertips.

Proper citation: BrainNavigator (RRID:SCR_008289) Copy   

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http://neuromorphometrics.com/?page_id=23

Collection of neuroanatomically labeled MRI brain scans, created by neuroanatomical experts. Regions of interest include the sub-cortical structures (thalamus, caudate, putamen, hippocampus, etc), along with ventricles, brain stem, cerebellum, and gray and white matter and sub-divided cortex into parcellation units that are defined by gyral and sulcal landmarks.

Proper citation: Manually Labeled MRI Brain Scan Database (RRID:SCR_009604) Copy   

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http://discovermagazine.com/

Popular science magazine which includes news and blogs on topics including Health & Medicine, Mind & Brain, Technology, Space, Human origins, Living World, Environment, and Physics & Math. NIF Indexes include: The Brain: DISCOVER blogger, columnist, and contributing editor Carl Zimmer''s monthly column will make your brain happy. Discover Interview: The magazine''s signature in-depth discussion with the leading lights of the world of science Vital Signs: A medical mystery, as written by the doctor involved.

Proper citation: Discover Magazine (RRID:SCR_008787) Copy   

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http://HIVBrainSeqDB.org

The HIV Brain Sequence Database (HIVBrainSeqDB) is a public database of HIV envelope sequences, directly sequenced from brain and other tissues from the same patients. For inclusion in the database, sequences must: (i) be deposited in Genbank; (ii) include some portion of the HIV env region; (iii) be clonal, amplified directly from tissue; and (iv) be sampled from the brain, or sampled from a patient for which the database already contains brain sequence. Sequences are annotated with clinical data including viral load, CD4 count, antiretroviral status, neurocognitive impairment, and neuropathological diagnosis, all curated from the original publication. Tissue source is coded using an anatomical ontology, the Foundational Model of Anatomy, to capture the maximum level of detail available, while maintaining ontological relationships between tissues and their subparts. 44 tissue types are represented within the database, grouped into 4 categories: (i) brain, brainstem, and spinal cord; (ii) meninges, choroid plexus, and CSF; (iii) blood and lymphoid; and (iv) other (bone marrow, colon, lung, liver, etc). Currently, the database contains 2517 envelope sequences from 90 patients, obtained from 22 published studies. 1272 sequences are from brain; the remaining 1245 are from blood, lymph node, spleen, bone marrow, colon, lung and other non-brain tissues. The database interface utilizes a faceted interface, allowing real-time combination of multiple search parameters to assemble a meta-dataset, which can be downloaded for further analysis. This online resource will greatly facilitate analysis of the genetic aspects of HIV macrophage tropism, HIV compartmentalization and evolution within the brain and other tissue reservoirs, and the relationship of these findings to HIV-associated neurological disorders and other clinical consequences of HIV infection.

Proper citation: HIV Brain Sequence Database (RRID:SCR_008819) Copy   

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http://www.molecularbrain.org/

MolecularBrain is an attempt to collect, collates, analyze and present the microarray derived gene expression data from various brain regions side by side. Transcription Profile of any gene in Mouse (online) and Human Brain (not yet) can be accessed as a histogram along with links to access various aspects of that gene. The expression levels were calculated from microarray data deposited at GEO (Gene expression omnibus). The molecular brain database could be searched using the built in search tool with the terms Entrez GeneID, gene symbol, synonym or description. Gene information along with their expression values can be also accessed from the alphabetical list of gene symbols on the footer. The protocol and GEO sample information is available.

Proper citation: Molecular Brain: Transcription Profiles of Mouse and Human Brains (RRID:SCR_008689) Copy   

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http://www.functionalneurogenesis.com/blog/

A blog focusing on the function of adult neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus, including discussion of scientific research papers, methods and protocols, and other trends or observations about the field.

Proper citation: Functional Neurogenesis (RRID:SCR_008830) Copy   

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http://pingstudy.ucsd.edu/

A large multi-site pediatric MRI and genetics data resource to facilitate studies of the genomic landscape of the developing human brain. It includes information about the developing mental and emotional functions of the children to understand the genetic basis of individual differences in brain structure and connectivity, cognition, and personality. Investigators on the project are studying 1400 children between the ages of 3 and 20 years so that links between genetic variation and developing patterns of brain connectivity can be examined. Investigators interested in the effects of a particular gene will be able to search the database for any brain areas or connections between areas that differ as a function of variation in a particular gene, and also to determine if the genes appear to affect the course of brain development at some point during childhood. A data exploration tool has been created for mapping and analyzing MRI data sets collected for PING and related developmental studies. Approved investigators will be able to view raw image sets and derived 3D brain maps of MRI and DTI data, conduct hypothesis testing, and graph brain area measures as they change across the time course of development. PING Cores * Coordinating Core: Functions include project management, screening of participants and maintaining the database * Neuroimaging Core: applying a standardized high-resolution structural MRI protocol involving 3-D T1-weighted scans, a T2-weighted volume, and a set of diffusion-weighted scans with multiple b values and diffusion directions, scans to estimate MRI relaxation rates, and gradient echo EPI scans for resting state fMRI. Importantly, adaptive motion compensation, using ����??PROMO����??, a novel real-time motion correction algorithm will be used. Specific PING protocols for each scanner manufacturer: ** PING MRI Protocol - GE ** PING MRI Protocol - Philips ** PING MRI Protocol - Siemens * Assessment Core: Cognitive assessments for the PING project are conducted using the NIH Toolbox for Cognition. * Genomics Core: functions as a central repository for receipt of saliva samples collected for each study participant. Once received, samples are catalogued, maintained, and DNA is extracted using state-of-the-field laboratory techniques. Ultimately, genome-wide genotyping is performed on the extracted DNA using the Illumina Human660W-Quad BeadChip. PING involves 10 sites throughout the country including UCSD, University of Hawaii, Scripps Genomics, UCLA, UC Davis, Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins, Sacker Institute/Cornell University, University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard, and Yale. Families who may want to participate in the study, or others who want to know more about it, may email questions to ping (at) ucsd.edu.

Proper citation: Pediatric Imaging Neurocognition and Genetics (RRID:SCR_008953) Copy   

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http://connectivity.brain-map.org/

Map of neural connections in mouse brain, built on an array of transgenic mice genetically engineered to target specific cell types. In addition to the connectivity data, information about the transgenic mouse lines and genetic tracers is available. Consists of high resolution 2-D projectivity image data that can be viewed side-by-side with the associated reference atlas and other reference datasets. Enables 3-D visualization and spatial/ontological search of connectivity models through a combination of manual and informatics analyses.

Proper citation: Allen Mouse Brain Connectivity Atlas (RRID:SCR_008848) Copy   

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http://pubanatomy.org

An integrated exploration of biomedical literature and data. An anatomy viewer can be accessed and searches of PubMed literature are visualized as to the anatomical regions that they effect. PubAnatomy takes advantage of the 25-micron voxel level mouse brain structure annotation generated by the Allen Brain Institute and integrates Allen Brain Atlas gene expression data, relationships between brain regions and diseases for more efficient exploration of Medline database and gene expression data.

Proper citation: PubAnatomy (RRID:SCR_007999) Copy   

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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/asd/aedb/index.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on March 27, 2013. A manual generated database for alternative exons and their properties from numerous species - the data is gathered from literature where these exons have been experimentally verified. Most alternative exons are cassette exons and are expressed in more than two tissues. Of all exons whose expression was reported to be specific for a certain tissue, the majority were expressed in the brain. At the moment, AEdb products that are available are sequence (a database of alternative exons), function (a database of functions attributed to constitutive and alternative exon), regulatory sequence (a database of transcript regulatory motifs), minigenes (a table of minigenes and their associations to splicing events), and diseases (a table of diseases associated with splicing and their associations to AltSplice). Alternative splicing is an important regulatory mechanism of mammalian gene expression. The alternative splicing database (ASD) consortium is systematically collecting and annotating data on alternative splicing. The continuation and upgrade of the ASD consists of computationally and manually generated data. Its largest parts are AltSplice, a value-added database of computationally delineated alternative splicing events. Its data include alternatively spliced introns/exons, events, isoform splicing patterns and isoform peptide sequences. AltSplice data are generated by examining gene-transcript alignments. The data are annotated for various biological features including splicing signals, expression states, (SNP)-mediated splicing and cross-species conservation. AEdb forms the manually curated component of ASD. It is a literature-based data set containing sequence and properties of alternatively spliced exons, functional enumeration of observed splicing events, characterization of observed splicing regulatory elements, and a collection of experimentally clarified minigene constructs.

Proper citation: Alternative Exon Database (RRID:SCR_008157) Copy   

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