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http://www.xenbase.org/

Data collection for Xenopus laevis and Xenopus tropicalis biology and genomics.

Proper citation: Xenbase (RRID:SCR_003280) Copy   

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http://www.bu.edu/alzresearch/about/cores/neuro.html

The Neuropathology Core leads neuropathological analyses of brains donated by research registry participants of the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center. The Core works with the Clinical Core to carry out the Brain Tissue Donation Program, which provides brain tissue for analyses that will help to understand the underlying pathology of AD. The Core also works closely with the Data Management and Statistics Core to maintain a comprehensive computerized database of information resulting from neuropathological analyses. The Boston University Brain Bank of the Neuropathology Core documents neuropathological findings of Center research registry participants, but also of brain donors from important related BUSM studies such as the Framingham Heart Study and the Centenarian Study.

Proper citation: Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center Neuropathology Core Facility (RRID:SCR_000513) Copy   

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http://www.africacentre.ac.za/Biobank/tabid/460/Default.aspx

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented November 30, 2015. Extensive collection of biological specimens of various kinds that are mostly collected from the population around the Africa Centre in northern KwaZulu-Natal, but there are also specimens collected from populations in and around Durban and elsewhere in KwaZulu-Natal. The results of tests carried out on these specimens are generally stored in the main databases of the various studies involved, and are linkable back to the demographic and other data collected from the individuals concerned. The Biobank is curated by staff of the Africa Centre's Virology Laboratory in Durban, where all the specimens are currently stored, mostly in -80C freezers. A particular strength of its holdings are the dried blood spot (DBS), specimens five drops of blood on a filter-paper card, obtained via a finger-prick - of which there are now nearly 115,000. The following is a list of its holdings (May 2011): * 67,700 DBS specimens collected since late 2002 primarily for HIV prevalence estimation of the population covered by the Africa Centre Demographic Surveillance population. All have at least been tested for HIV, and just over 21% give a Positive result. Specimens are collected annually, so for some individuals we might have a sequence of 8-10 specimens covering 2002-2011. * 36,601 DBS specimens collected by the Vertical Transmission Study (VTS) between Sep 2001 and Dec 2006. This study focussed on mother-child pairs and investigated the vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child. DBS specimens were collected from both the mothers (at initial screening, and then from their children at Birth, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 weeks, and 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 months. * 6,585 DBS specimens collected as part of the KZN IMPACT study of PMTCT effectiveness in six districts of kwaZulu-Natal. The specimens were collected during 2004-2006 from infants aged 4-8 weeks when mothers brought them to clinics for immunisation. These DBS specimens are stored at room temperature, not in freezers. * 3,524 DBS specimens collected as part of the Kesho Bora study from Sep 2007 . They were collected from mothers at enrollment, and from the infants at delivery, 2 weeks, and at 4, 5, 7, 8 and 15 months. * 50,068 Plasma specimens * 28,775 breastmilk specimens * 11,277 breastmilk products (Pellets and lactoserum). These have all been extracted from the BM specimens in prev. item? * 11,188 RNA and DNA products extracted from DBS and plasma specimens from all our major studies. * 5,735 Serum specimens * 3,505 cell pellets * 1,778 whole blood specimens * 1,284 Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from the Kesho Bora study mothers (665) and their children (619) * 179 skin tissue specimens from the KST study (Kaposi's Sarcoma) * 176 foreskins

Proper citation: Africa Centre Biobank (RRID:SCR_000638) Copy   

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http://zebrafishucl.org/zebrafishbrain#about-1

Collates and curates neuroanatomical data and information generated both in-house and by community to communicate current state of knowledge about neuroanatomical structures in developing zebrafish. Most of data come from high resolution confocal imaging of intact brains in which neuroanatomical structures are labelled by combinations of transgenes and antibodies. Community repository for image based data related to neuroanatomy of zebrafish.

Proper citation: Zebrafish Brain Atlas (RRID:SCR_000606) Copy   

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https://www.searchfordiabetes.org/

National multi-center study aimed at understanding more about diabetes among children and young adults in the United States less than 20 years of age in six geographically dispersed populations that encompass the ethnic diversity of the United States. SEARCH has been helping to find answers about the types of diabetes, its complications, and how having diabetes affects the lives of children and young adults. There are more than 20,000 study participants representing all different racial and ethnic backgrounds who have helped SEARCH determine the extent of diabetes in the community and its impact on different populations. The SEARCH Study invites Investigators interested in childhood Diabetes Research to collaborate on matters of interest to the field of childhood Diabetes.

Proper citation: SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth (RRID:SCR_001540) Copy   

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http://tcag.ca/index.html

Service and training support for academic, government, and private sector scientists worldwide in genomics, including laboratory experimentation, statistical analysis, and comprehensive bioinformatics support, including large-scale genome comparisons, algorithm and tools development, and database curation, annotation and hosting. The Centre for Applied Genomics hosts a variety of databases related to ongoing supported projects: *Autism Chromosome Rearrangement Database *Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Database *The Lafora Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Mutation and Polymorphism Database *Database of Genomic Variants *The Chromosome 7 Annotation Project *Human Genome Segmental Duplication Database *Non-Human Segmental Duplication Database Healthy control DNA samples from the Ontario Population Genomics Platform are available. The Biobanking and Databasing Facility provides DNA extraction from lymphoblasts, fibroblasts and other cell types, archiving of white cell pellets, preparation and immortalization of cell lines, and comprehensive databasing and tracking of samples and/or cell lines within the facility.

Proper citation: TCAG (RRID:SCR_001840) Copy   

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http://www.rrrc.us/

Supplies biomedical investigators with rat models, embryonic stem cells, related reagents, and protocols they require for their research. In addition to repository, cryostorage and distribution functions, RRRC can facilitate acquisition of rat strains from other international repositories as well as provide consultation and technical training to investigators using rat models.

Proper citation: Rat Resource and Research Center (RRID:SCR_002044) Copy   

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http://www.addgene.org

Non-profit plasmid repository dedicated to helping scientists around the world share high-quality plasmids. Facilitates archiving and distributing DNA-based research reagents and associated data to scientists worldwide. Repository contains over 65,000 plasmids, including special collections on CRISPR, fluorescent proteins, and ready-to-use viral preparations. There is no cost for scientists to deposit plasmids, which saves time and money associated with shipping plasmids themselves. All plasmids are fully sequenced for validation and sequencing data is openly available. We handle the appropriate Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) with institutions, facilitating open exchange and offering intellectual property and liability protection for depositing scientists. Furthermore, we curate free educational resources for the scientific community including a blog, eBooks, video protocols, and detailed molecular biology resources.

Proper citation: Addgene (RRID:SCR_002037) Copy   

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http://www.mbl.edu

Private non-profit laboratory at the University of Chicago that works on scientific discovery of biodiversity, understanding the environment and exploring the human condition through education and research.

Proper citation: Marine Biological Laboratory (RRID:SCR_002410) Copy   

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http://www.bioeden.com/

International private stem cell storage bank to collect, assess and cryogenically store living tooth cells from deciduous baby teeth. Tooth cell banking is a safe, natural and completely noninvasive method of collecting and preserving valuable stem cells which could hold the key to your child's health. Simply enroll, send us your child's tooth when it falls out, and they'll do the rest. Stem cell treatment to repair or replace damaged tissues or organs is the cornerstone of future medical science. Children's milk teeth, (baby teeth) have been identified as a rich source of these stem cells and have the potential to treat some of the worst illnesses and diseases facing people today. Stem cells from teeth (mesenchymal stem cells) are different from those found in cord blood (hematopoietic stem cells). Cord blood cells can be used to treat blood disorders such as leukemia, but stem cells from teeth are different. Stem cells from teeth can be used to grow a range of tissues including bone, nerve, fat, muscle and cartilage and may one day be used to grow entire organs. It is widely believed that stem cells will be used to treat a wide variety of diseases and injuries within the next decade. Their UK facility is regulated by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), and they hold a full license. They are also registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. BioEDEN, Ltd is ISO 9001:2008 accredited by the British Assessment Bureau. When you enroll for the BioEDEN service, you will be offered the opportunity to consent to donate any excess cells. BioEDEN will provide these cells to leading academic and clinical research centers to help further the progression of this technology to useful clinical applications. BioEDEN will only provide cells to researchers that have full ethical approval for their research and will be guided by our Advisory team as to the most appropriate research to support. The cells will be donated in accordance with strict regulatory guidelines and anonymity of the donor will be strictly assured at all times. Donation of cells is an entirely opt in service. If you choose not to give consent to donate, BioEDEN will simply store the cells for your child.

Proper citation: BioEden Tooth Cell Bank (RRID:SCR_000507) Copy   

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http://eagle-i.itmat.upenn.edu/i/00000138-e341-a9f2-eb5b-b63c80000000

Core facility that provides the following services: Induced pluripotent stem cell derivation, Characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells, Hands-on training course for embryonic / induced pluripotent stem cell culture. Additionally, the Core has several established human iPS cell lines for purchase for research purposes by non-profit institutions. Please contact the director for available cell lines. The goals of the Core are: * to facilitate derivation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from somatic cells; * to provide expertise and training to researchers in embryonic stem (ES)/iPS cell culture; * and to serve as a resource for sharing iPS cell lines and iPSC technology within the UPenn and the broader scientific community.

Proper citation: Penn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Core Facility (RRID:SCR_002976) Copy   

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http://stemcells.nih.gov/research/registry/

A listing of human embryonic cell lines that are eligible for use in NIH funded research. Those lines that carry disease-specific mutations are noted as such under the line name. Total Eligible Lines = 200. The purpose of the Registry is to provide investigators with: # a unique NIH Code for each cell line that must be used when applying for NIH funding and # contact information to facilitate investigators' acquisition of stem cells. Before submitting a new grant application and supporting materials for consideration of a human embryonic stem cell line, scientists may wish to see what lines are already under consideration: * Human embryonic stem cell lines submitted to NIH that are being reviewed to determine if they may be used in NIH-supported research, http://grants.nih.gov/stem_cells/registry/pending.htm President George W. Bush required that the name of the registry be changed in his Executive Order #13435, issued on June 20, 2007. As a result of this Executive Order, the former National Institutes of Health Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry will now be called the National Institutes of Health Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Registry. The registry will now include both human embryonic stem cells that were derived consistent with the President's policy of August 9, 2001 and human pluripotent stem cells derived from non-embryonic sources.

Proper citation: NIH Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Registry (RRID:SCR_003149) Copy   

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https://dgrc.bio.indiana.edu/Home

Serves Drosophila research community by collecting and distributing DNA clones and vectors; collecting and distributing Drosophila cell lines; developing and testing genomics technologies for use in Drosophila and assisting members of the research community in their use.

Proper citation: Drosophila Genomics Resource Center (RRID:SCR_002845) Copy   

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http://www.chickest.udel.edu/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on October 28,2025. A chicken EST Web site has been created to provide access to the data, and a set of unique sequences has been deposited with GenBank. This site contains over 40,000 EST sequences from the chicken cDNA libraries in the University of Delaware collection. Users can perform keyword searches, BLAST nucleotide sequences against our database, view clusters of similar or overlapping clones, and order clones. The cDNA and gene sequences of many mammalian cytokines and their receptors are known. However, corresponding information on avian cytokines is limited due to the lack of cross-species activity at the functional level or strong homology at the molecular level. To improve the efficiency of identifying cytokines and novel chicken genes, a directionally cloned cDNA library from T-cell-enriched activated chicken splenocytes was constructed, and the partial sequence of 5251 clones was obtained. Sequence clustering indicates that 2357 (42%) of the clones are present as a single copy, and 2961 are distinct clones, demonstrating the high level of complexity of this library. Comparisons of the sequence data with known DNA sequences in GenBank indicate that approximately 25% of the clones match known chicken genes, 39% have similarity to known genes in other species, and 11% had no match to any sequence in the database. Several previously uncharacterized chicken cytokines and their receptors were present in our library. This collection provides a useful database for cataloging genes expressed in T cells and a valuable resource for future investigations of gene expression in avian immunology. Therefore, the Chick EST database was created.

Proper citation: UD Chick EST Project (RRID:SCR_002236) Copy   

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http://www.nationalstemcellbank.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on April 28,2023. High quality, well characterized pluripotent stem cell lines for distribution to researchers worldwide. Offerings include human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell lines, as well as modified cell lines tailored to specific research needs. *Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines *Modified Cell Lines *Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS) *Clinical Grade (cGMP) Human ES Cell Banks

Proper citation: Wisconsin International Stem Cell Bank (RRID:SCR_004398) Copy   

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http://www.cfcsyndrome.org/biobank.shtml

CFC International holds the world''s largest collection of blood and tissue from people affected by CFC and their immediate relatives. It is the only centralized repository in the world. The CFC BioBank provides medical researchers with genetic and biological material from CFC patients and their families, so that research on CFC and other related syndromes can be performed. CFC International joined the Genetic Alliance BioBank in 2004 to make certain that your privacy and confidentiality are protected and your samples are available to any approved research project. The bank serves as a resource for researchers around the world who are willing to search to find the gene(s) responsible for the Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous Syndrome. As you know, Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous Syndrome is an extremely rare condition. Thus while access to cell lines is essential for studying the biology and genetics of the disorder, there are very few cell lines in existence. Because an integral part of CFC''s mission is to stimulate interest in CFC research, there is an increased need for cell lines. The CFC BioBank will ensure that need is met! The goals of The CFC BioBank are to promote: * Sufficient availability of cells for approved research projects * Incentive for new research projects * Study of the biochemical basis for CFC Syndrome * Discoveries leading to new treatments for children with CFC Syndrome If you are interested in donating to the CFC BioBank please call 607-772-9666, or e-mail us at bconger_at_cfcsyndrome.org and indicate your interest. Researchers with an interest in either donating CFC Syndrome cell lines or in applying to use material from the bank should also call or write.

Proper citation: Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous Syndrome International Biobank (RRID:SCR_004552) Copy   

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http://www.ukstemcellbank.org.uk/

The UK Stem Cell Bank was established to provide a repository of human embryonic, fetal and adult stem cell lines as part of the UK governance for the use of human embryos for research. Its role is to provide quality controlled stocks of these cells that researchers worldwide can rely on to facilitate high quality and standardized research. It is also ready to prepare stocks of ''clinical grade'' cell lines as seed stocks for the development of therapies. The bank exists to establish and make available fully characterized and quality-controlled cell banks. These will be supplied to scientific research teams and eventually to pharmaceutical companies, to enable the development of broad-ranging cell therapies. The bank will support the development of stem cell therapy in the UK by: * Creating and growing a supply of well-characterized stem cell lines for researchers in the UK and abroad. This will allow the research teams to establish the basis for therapeutic applications. * Creating, a bank of stem cell lines, under conditions consistent for the preparation of pharmaceutical products which provide cultures that could be supplied for the production of medicines for human use. For researchers deriving human embryonic stem cell lines in the UK, it is a condition of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) license that a sample of all human embryonic stem cell lines derived in the UK must be deposited in the UK Stem Cell Bank. The UK Stem Cell Bank does not collect, process, store or distribute Umbilical Cord Blood either for its own use or on behalf of others. A catalog of currently available stem cells is available or you may search for a particular stem cell.

Proper citation: UK Stem Cell Bank (RRID:SCR_004738) Copy   

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http://www.stjames.ie/Departments/DepartmentsA-Z/C/Cryobiology/DepartmentOverview/

The Cryobiology laboratory is a stem cell processing laboratory, preparing clinical grade haemopoietic (bone marrow or peripheral blood) stem cells for transplant. The Laboratory supports the National Adult Stem Cell Transplant Programme based in St James Hospital treating Leukemia and related disorders. Approximately 100 Transplants are carried out annually. The Tissue Establishment is part of a network of hospitals carrying out stem cell transplant. Stem cells are imported from abroad and exported world wide for stem cell transplantation. The Laboratory is a GMP Tissue Establishment and is licensed by the Irish Medicines Board to process cells under the EU tissue directive.

Proper citation: St. James Hospital Cryobiology Laboratory Stem Cell Facility (RRID:SCR_004458) Copy   

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http://www.genethon.fr/en/rd-2/dna-and-cell-bank/

Since its creation in 1990, the mission of the Genethon''s DNA and Cell Bank is to promote advances in genetic research by providing the scientific community with a high quality cell and human tissue products resource. Europe''s leading bank for genetic diseases, it serves the whole of the medical and scientific community. Each year, Genethon''s DNA and Cell Bank: * Produces approximately 2,000 lymphoblastoid cell lines * Performs approximately 3,000 DNA extractions * Prepares primary myoblast and fibroblast cultures from approximately 100 biopsies Genethon has developed a computer database for ensuring sample management and traceability, which has been submitted to and approved by the CNIL. The Genethon DNA and Cell Bank has been AFNOR certified, according to French biological research center standard NF S 96-900. The activities of the DNA and Cell Bank are as follows: * Collecting blood or DNA from patients affected with genetic diseases and their families with the minimum identification data necessary for the monitoring and follow-up of samples. * Processing the samples in order to make them available to the scientific community and perpetuating DNA preservation (serum isolation and DNA extraction), isolating lymphocytes and establishing lymphoblastoid B lines and primary cultures (mainly myoblasts and fibroblasts). * Storing samples for future research and preserving the genetic heritage by ensuring the long-term physical security of the preserved samples. * Distributing samples as necessary for ongoing research while complying with the principles and laws of bioethics and using the best available technologies at minimum cost.All these activities are carried out following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) validated by the Quality Assurance department at Genethon. The Bank is open to researchers in France or abroad wishing to store samples or use the services provided (extraction, establishment of cell lines etc.). Each sample received at Genethon is coded in order to guarantee confidentiality, in accordance with the rules established by the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority). All requests for collaboration with the DNA and Cell Bank should be made in writing to Dr Safaa SAKER-DELYE.

Proper citation: Genethon DNA and Cell Bank (RRID:SCR_004639) Copy   

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http://www.bclq.org/en/index.html

The primary objective of the Quebec Leukemia Cell Bank is to support basic and clinical blood cancer research. It also serves to provide an infrastructure and services aimed at facilitating the work of researchers in various fields, such as oncology, hematology and immunology in particular. Several researchers have already benefited from this infrastructure in the course of their work. The main missions of the Quebec Leukemia Cell Bank are : * To set up a bank of well-characterized human blood tumor cells. The constitutional DNA is also stored for the majority of samples. A computerized databank includes all laboratory tests performed on these specimens, as well as the corresponding clinical data. Before this bank was created, the absence of access to adequate blood tumor specimens severely hampered our researchers'' efforts to competitively pursue their work. Also, the availability of these specimens now makes it possible to establish an essential link between the basic and clinical research communities. * Provide chromosomal analysis by conventional cytogenetics and spectral karyotyping (SKY) for human and mouse cells. * Contribute to the training of specialized staff and students. The Quebec Leukemia Cell Bank is a provincial program that groups together hematologists, researchers and clinical scientists from four Quebec universities (Universit�������� Laval, McGill, Sherbrooke, Montr��������al) and Quebec research centers. The cell bank has been in operation since 2001. The purpose of this website is to raise awareness about our cell bank so we can continue to help an increasing number of researchers.

Proper citation: Quebec Leukemia Cell Bank (RRID:SCR_004916) Copy   

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