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http://rgd.mcw.edu

Database for genetic, genomic, phenotype, and disease data generated from rat research. Centralized database that collects, manages, and distributes data generated from rat genetic and genomic research and makes these data available to scientific community. Curation of mapped positions for quantitative trait loci, known mutations and other phenotypic data is provided. Facilitates investigators research efforts by providing tools to search, mine, and analyze this data. Strain reports include description of strain origin, disease, phenotype, genetics, immunology, behavior with links to related genes, QTLs, sub-strains, and strain sources.

Proper citation: Rat Genome Database (RGD) (RRID:SCR_006444) Copy   

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http://archives.niddk.nih.gov/patient/aask/aask.aspx

Clinical trial investigating whether a specific class of antihypertensive drugs (beta-adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers, or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and/or the level of blood pressure would influence progression of hypertensive kidney disease in African Americans. The initiative consisting of 21 clinical centers and a data-coordinating center is followed by a Continuation of AASK Cohort Study to investigate the environmental, socio-economic, genetic, physiologic, and other co-morbid factors that influence progression of kidney disease in a well-characterized cohort of African Americans with hypertensive kidney disease. Only patients who were previously in the randomized trial are eligible for the cohort study. A significant discovery was made in the treatment strategy for slowing kidney disease caused by hypertension. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, compared with calcium channel blockers, were found to slow kidney disease progression by 36 percent, and they drastically reduced the risk of kidney failure by 48 percent in patients who had at least one gram of protein in the urine, a sign of kidney failure. ACE inhibitors have been the preferred treatment for hypertension caused by diabetes since 1994; however, calcium channel blockers have been particularly effective in controlling blood pressure in African Americans. The AASK study now recommends ACE inhibitors to protect the kidneys from the damaging effects of hypertension. The Continuation of AASK Cohort Study will be followed at the clinical centers. The patients will be provided with the usual clinical care given to all such patients at the respective centers. Baseline demographic information, selected laboratory tests, and other studies are being obtained at the initiation of the Continuation Study. The patients will be seen quarterly at the centers, and some selected studies done at these visits. Samples will be obtained and stored for additional studies and analyses at a later date.

Proper citation: AASK Clinical Trial and Cohort Study (RRID:SCR_006985) Copy   

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http://www.alz.org/research/funding/alzheimers_research_roundtable.asp

A consortium aiming to facilitate the development and implementation of new treatments for Alzheimer's disease by collectively addressing obstacles to research and development, clinical care and public health education. The Roundtable convenes twice each year for a two-day presentation and discussion of specific topics within Alzheimer's research. Topics are selected from a list proposed and voted on by members. Roundtable members explore a broad range of Alzheimer's science topics, including: * New data and technologies that may improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, especially in its earliest and mildest stages. * Neuropsychological testing, genetic factors, and biochemical and neuroimaging biomarkers that could contribute to an earlier and more accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis. * Lessons learned about clinical trial design that may help shape future clinical trials of drugs aimed at slowing or stopping the progression of Alzheimer's. * The pros and cons of various scales as outcomes measures of clinical trials. The outputs of Roundtable meetings are published as articles in the Alzheimer's Association's journal, Alzheimer's & Dementia. The Research Roundtable also sponsors Alzheimer's Association grants. The chosen project is named Research Roundtable Sponsored Grant and the principal investigator of the project is invited to give a progress report at a Roundtable meeting.

Proper citation: Alzheimers Association Research Roundtable (RRID:SCR_004007) Copy   

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http://virome.diagcomputing.org/#view=home

A web-application designed for scientific exploration of metagenome sequence data collected from viral assemblages occurring within a number of different environmental contexts. The VIROME informatics pipeline focuses on the classification of predicted open-reading frames (ORFs) from viral metagenomes. The portal allows you to submit your viral metagenome to be processed through the VIROME analysis pipeline, and enable you to investigate your data via the VIROME user interface., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

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http://www.arabidopsis.org

Database of genetic and molecular biology data for the model higher plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Data available includes the complete genome sequence along with gene structure, gene product information, metabolism, gene expression, DNA and seed stocks, genome maps, genetic and physical markers, publications, and information about the Arabidopsis research community. Gene product function data is updated every two weeks from the latest published research literature and community data submissions. Gene structures are updated 1-2 times per year using computational and manual methods as well as community submissions of new and updated genes. TAIR also provides extensive linkouts from data pages to other Arabidopsis resources. The data can be searched, viewed and analyzed. Datasets can also be downloaded. Pages on news, job postings, conference announcements, Arabidopsis lab protocols, and useful links are provided.

Proper citation: TAIR (RRID:SCR_004618) Copy   

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http://caintegrator-info.nci.nih.gov/rembrandt

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on April 28,2023. REMBRANDT is a data repository containing diverse types of molecular research and clinical trials data related to brain cancers, including gliomas, along with a wide variety of web-based analysis tools that readily facilitate the understanding of critical correlations among the different data types. REMBRANDT aims to be the access portal for a national molecular, genetic, and clinical database of several thousand primary brain tumors that is fully open and accessible to all investigators (including intramural and extramural researchers), as well as the public at-large. The main focus is to molecularly characterize a large number of adult and pediatric primary brain tumors and to correlate those data with extensive retrospective and prospective clinical data. Specific data types hosted here are gene expression profiles, real time PCR assays, CGH and SNP array information, sequencing data, tissue array results and images, proteomic profiles, and patients'''' response to various treatments. Clinical trials'''' information and protocols are also accessible. The data can be downloaded as raw files containing all the information gathered through the primary experiments or can be mined using the informatics support provided. This comprehensive brain tumor data portal will allow for easy ad hoc querying across multiple domains, thus allowing physician-scientists to make the right decisions during patient treatments., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Repository of molecular brain neoplasia data (RRID:SCR_004704) Copy   

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http://www.gramene.org

Curated, open-source, integrated data resource for comparative functional genomics in crops and model plant species to facilitate the study of cross-species comparisons using information generated from projects supported by public funds. It currently hosts annotated whole genomes in over two dozen plant species and partial assemblies for almost a dozen wild rice species in the Ensembl browser, genetic and physical maps with genes, ESTs and QTLs locations, genetic diversity data sets, structure-function analysis of proteins, plant pathways databases (BioCyc and Plant Reactome platforms), and descriptions of phenotypic traits and mutations. The web-based displays for phenotypes include the Genes and Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) modules. Sequence based relationships are displayed in the Genomes module using the genome browser adapted from Ensembl, in the Maps module using the comparative map viewer (CMap) from GMOD, and in the Proteins module displays. BLAST is used to search for similar sequences. Literature supporting all the above data is organized in the Literature database. In addition, Gramene now hosts a variety of web services including a Distributed Annotation Server (DAS), BLAST and a public MySQL database. Twice a year, Gramene releases a major build of the database and makes interim releases to correct errors or to make important updates to software and/or data. Additionally you can access Gramene through an FTP site.

Proper citation: Gramene (RRID:SCR_002829) Copy   

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http://www.hgsc.bcm.tmc.edu/content/red-flour-beetle-genome-project

This portal provides information about the Tribolium castabeum Genome Project. The Tribolium castaneum genome sequence and its analysis has been published in Nature, two companion journal issues (IBMB and DGE) and numerous other publications listed below. The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, a common pest that is also a genetic model for the Coleoptera. The genome has been sequenced to 7-fold coverage using a whole genome shotgun approach and assembled using the HGSC's assembly engine, Atlas, with methods employed for the Drosophila pseudoobscura genome assembly. Approximately 90% of the genome sequence has been mapped to chromosomes in collaboration with Dick Beeman (USDA ARS) and Sue Brown (Kansas State University). Access to the Data :- Genome Assembly: The long term home of the Tribolium genome is Beetlebase. Tcas 3.0 is now available in GenBank and on our FTP site. Note there are no restrictions of any kind on the Tribolium data as it has been published. Version 2 of the assembly, Tcas_2.0 is available for download using the FTP Data link in the sidebar. The assembly is described in detail in the README in that directory. T.cas_1.0 was a preliminary genome assembly that did not include large insert paired end information and has been moved to a previous assemblies folder. A genboree browser of the Tcas2.0 sequence is available here: There are also links to the genboree browser from the blast results (at the bottom of each reported HSP) if you use the blast server on this page. The original linear scaffold file, Tcas2.0/linearScaffolds/Tcas20050914-genome, posted on the ftp site did not include singleton contigs from the assembly and thus did not fully reflect the tribolium genome sequence, missing ~4.4Mb of sequence in 1860 contigs and reptigs or approximately 2.5% of the assembled sequence. A corrected Tcas20051011-genome file containing these missing sequences is now available on the ftp site. The blast databases have also been updated to reflect this change. All other data is correct, and not affected by this change. :- BLAST Searches: The BLAST link is located in the sidebar. :* Linearized chromosome and unplaced scaffold sequences :* Assembled contigs :* Bin0 unassembled reads and Repeat reads Traces are available from the NCBI Trace Archive by using the link in the sidebar, or by using NCBI MegaBLAST with a same species or cross species query. Sponsors: Funding for this project has been provided by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI U54 HG003273), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS Agreement No. 58-5430-3-338).

Proper citation: Tribolium castaneum Genome Project (RRID:SCR_002848) Copy   

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http://www.broadinstitute.org/scientific-community/science/programs/medical-and-population-genetics/haploview/haploview

A Java based software tool designed to simplify and expedite the process of haplotype analysis by providing a common interface to several tasks relating to such analyses. Haploview currently allows users to examine block structures, generate haplotypes in these blocks, run association tests, and save the data in a number of formats. All functionalities are highly customizable. (entry from Genetic Analysis Software) * LD & haplotype block analysis * haplotype population frequency estimation * single SNP and haplotype association tests * permutation testing for association significance * implementation of Paul de Bakker's Tagger tag SNP selection algorithm. * automatic download of phased genotype data from HapMap * visualization and plotting of PLINK whole genome association results including advanced filtering options Haploview is fully compatible with data dumps from the HapMap project and the Perlegen Genotype Browser. It can analyze thousands of SNPs (tens of thousands in command line mode) in thousands of individuals. Note: Haploview is currently on a development and support freeze. The team is currently looking at a variety of options in order to provide support for the software. Haploview is an open source project hosted by SourceForge. The source can be downloaded at the SourceForge project site.

Proper citation: Haploview (RRID:SCR_003076) Copy   

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http://hugenavigator.net/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on January 5, 2023. Knowledge base of genetic associations and human genome epidemiology including information on population prevalence of genetic variants, gene-disease associations, gene-gene and gene- environment interactions, and evaluation of genetic tests. This tool explores HuGENet, the Human Genome Epidemiology Network, which is a global collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to the assessment of the impact of human genome variation on population health and how genetic information can be used to improve health and prevent disease. What does HuGE Navigator offer? *HuGEpedia - an encyclopedia of human genetic variation in health and disease, includes, Phenopedia and Genopedia. Phenopedia allows you to look up gene-disease association summaries by disease, and Genopedia allows you to look up gene-disease association summaries by gene. In general, HuGEpedia is a searchable database that summarizes published articles about human disease and genetic variation, including primary studies, reviews, and meta-analyses. It provides links to Pubmed abstracts, researcher contact info, trends, and more. *HuGEtools - searching and mining the literature in human genome epidemiology, includes, HuGE Literature Finder, HuGE Investigator Browser, Gene Prospector, HuGE Watch, Variant Name Mapper, and HuGE Risk Translator. *HuGE Literature Finder finds published articles in human genome epidemiology since 2001. The search query can include genes, disease, outcome, environmental factors, author, etc. Results can be filtered by these categories. It is also possible to see all articles in the database for a particular topic, such as genotype prevalence, pharmacogenomics, or clinical trial. *HuGE Investigator Browser finds investigators in a particular field of human genome epidemiology. This info is obtained using a behind-the-scenes tool that automatically parses PubMed affiliation data. *Gene Prospector is a gateway for evaluating genes in relation to disease and risk factors. This tool allows you to enter a disease or risk factor and then supplies you with a table of genes associated w/your query that are ranked based on strength of evidence from the literature. This evidence is culled from the HuGE Literature Finder and NCBI Entrez Gene - And you're given the scoring formula. The Gene Prospector results table provides access to the Genopedia entry for each gene in the list, general info including links to other resources, SNP info, and associated literature from HuGE, PubMed, GWAS, and more. It is a great place to locate a lot of info about your disease/gene of interest very quickly. *HuGE Watch tracks the evolution of published literature, HuGE investigators, genes studied, or diseases studied in human genome epidemiology. For example, if you search Trend/Pattern for Diseases Studied you'll initially get a graph and chart of the number of diseases studied per year since 1997. You can refine these results by limiting the temporal trend to a category or study type such as Gene-gene Interaction or HuGE Review. *Variant Name Mapper maps common names and rs numbers of genetic variants using information from SNP500Cancer, SNPedia, pharmGKB, ALFRED, AlzGene, PDGene, SZgene, HuGE Navigator, LSDBs, and user submissions. *HuGE Risk Translator calculates the predictive value of genetic markers for disease risk. To do so, users must enter the frequency of risk variant, the population disease risk, and the odds ratio between the gene and disease. This information is necessary in order to yield a useful predictive result. *HuGEmix - a series of HuGE related informatics utilities and projects, includes, GAPscreener, HuGE Track, Open Source. GAPscreener is a screening tool for published literature on human genetic associations; HuGE Track is a custom track built for HuGE data in the UCSC Genome Browser; and Open Source is infrastructure for managing knowledge and information from PubMed.

Proper citation: HuGE Navigator - Human Genome Epidemiology Navigator (RRID:SCR_003172) Copy   

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http://www.qgene.org/

A free, open-source, computationally efficient Java program for comparative analyses of QTL mapping data and population simulation that runs on any computer operating system. (entry from Genetic Analysis Software) It is written with a plug-in architecture for ready extensibility. The software accommodates line-cross mating designs consisting of any arbitrary sequence of selfing, backcrossing, intercrossing and haploid-doubling steps that includes map, population, and trait simulators; and is scriptable. Source code is available on request.

Proper citation: QGene (RRID:SCR_003209) Copy   

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http://www.epilepsygenes.org/page/show/homepage

The Epilepsy Genetic Association Database (epiGAD) is an online repository of data relating to genetic association studies in the field of epilepsy. It summarizes the results of both published and unpublished studies, and is intended as a tool for researchers in the field to keep abreast of recent studies, providing a bird''s eye view of this research area. The goal of epiGAD is to collate all association studies in epilepsy in order to help researchers in this area identify all the available gene-disease associations. Finally, by including unpublished studies, it hopes to reduce the problem of publication bias and provide more accurate data for future meta-analyses. It is also hoped that epiGAD will foster collaboration between the different epilepsy genetics groups around the world, and faciliate formation of a network of investigators in epilepsy genetics. There are 4 databases within epiGAD: - the susceptibility genes database - the epilepsy pharmacogenetics database - the meta-analysis database - the genome-wide association studies (GWAS) database The susceptibility genes database compiles all studies related to putative epilepsy susceptibility genes (eg. interleukin-1-beta in TLE), while the pharmacogenetics studies in epilepsy (eg. ABCB1 studies) are stored in ''phamacogenetics''. The meta-analysis database compiles all existing published epilepsy genetic meta-analyses, whether for susceptibility genes, or pharmacogenetics. The GWAS database is currently empty, but will be filled once GWAS are published. Sponsors: The epiGAD website is supported by the ILAE Genetics Commission.

Proper citation: Epilepsy Genetic Association Database (RRID:SCR_006840) 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://www.genepath.org/

GenePath is a web-enabled intelligent assistant for the analysis of genetic data and for discovery of genetic networks. GenePath uses abductive inference to elucidate network constraints and logic to derive consistent networks. Typically, it starts with a set of genetic experiments, uses a set of embedded rules (patterns) to infer relations between genes and outcome, and based on these relations constructs a genetic network.

Proper citation: GenePath (RRID:SCR_007974) Copy   

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http://hmut-tr.sourceforge.net/

The Molecular Biology and Genetics Department at Bogazii University is one of the major reference laboratories in Turkey, specialized in molecular analysis of common genetic disorders. Over the years, the rapid accumulation of mutation data in connection with detailed clinical and laboratory information, has led to the idea of establishing a national database for storing, analysing and presenting it in a more efficient and systematic way. For this purpose, an interdisciplinary project was initiated in 1995. b-Thalassemia and Hemophilia-B Databases were selected as preliminary models, for they offer alternative design and implementation strategies due to different clinical and genetic characteristics. b-Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by microcytosis and hemolytic anemia, which is the result of reduced b-Globin chain synthesis. In Turkey, the disease is represented with a gene frequency of 2 and reflected by a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations with the presence of more than 40 different mutation. Currently, there is no database available for thalassemia mutations. Hemophilia B is an X-linked recessive disorder caused by heterogenous mutations, resulting in a marked deficit of coagulation factor IX (FIX); an essential component of the clotting mechanism. A hemophilia B database was first published in 1990 as a list of point mutations and short additions and deletions with 115 mutations comprising 216 entries Gene-, System-, or Disease- Specific Databases

Proper citation: Turkish Human Mutation Database (RRID:SCR_008246) Copy   

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https://wiki.cgb.indiana.edu/display/DGC/Home

The Daphnia Genomics Consortium (DGC) is an international network of investigators committed to mounting the freshwater crustacean Daphnia as a model system for ecology, evolution and the environmental sciences. Along with research activities, the DGC is: (1) coordinating efforts towards developing the Daphnia genomic toolbox, which will then be available for use by the general community; (2) facilitating collaborative cross-disciplinary investigations; (3) developing bioinformatic strategies for organizing the rapidly growing genome database; and (4) exploring emerging technologies to improve high throughput analyses of molecular and ecological samples. If we are to succeed in creating a new model system for modern life-sciences research, it will need to be a community-wide effort. Research activities of the DGC are primarily focused on creating genomic tools and information. When completed, the current projects will offer a first view of the Daphnia genome''s topography, including regions of high and low recombination, the distribution of transposable, repetitive and regulatory elements, the size and structure of genes and of their neighborhoods. This information is crucial in formulating testable hypotheses relating genetics and demographics to the evolutionary potential or constraints of natural populations. Projects aiming to compile identifiable genes with their function are also underway, together with robust methods to verify these findings. Finally, these tools are being tested, by exploring their uses in key ecological and toxicological investigations. Each project benefits from the leadership and expertise of many individuals. For further details, begin by contacting the project directors. The DGC consists of biologists from a broad spectrum of subdisciplines, including limnology, ecotoxicology, quantitative and population genetics, systematics, molecular biology and evolution, developmental biology, genomics and bioinformatics. In many regards, the rapid early success of the consortium results from its grass-roots origin promoting an international composition, under a cooperative model, with significant scientific breadth. We hold to this approach in building this network and encourage more people to participate. All the while, the DGC is structured to effectively reach specific goals. The consortium includes an advisory board (composed of experts of the various subdisciplines), whose responsibility is to act as the research community''s agent in guiding the development of Daphnia genomic resources. The advisors communicate directly to DGC members, who are either contributing genomic tools or actively seeking funds for this function. The consortium''s main body (given the widespread interest in applying genomic tools in environmental studies) are the affiliates, who make use of these tools for their research and who are soliciting support.

Proper citation: Daphnia genomics consortium (RRID:SCR_008148) Copy   

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http://www.zfatlas.psu.edu/

Atlas containing 2- and 3-dimensional, anatomical reference slides of the lifespan of the zebrafish to support research and education worldwide. Hematoxylin and eosin histological slides, at various points in the lifespan of the zebrafish, have been scanned at 40x resolution and are available through a virtual slide viewer. 3D models of the organs are reconstructed from plastic tissue sections of embryo and larvae. The size of the zebrafish, which allows sections to fall conveniently within the dimensions of the common 1 x 3 glass slide, makes it possible for this anatomical atlas to become as high resolution as for any vertebrate. That resolution, together with the integration of histology and organ anatomy, will create unique opportunities for comparisons with both smaller and larger model systems that each have their own strengths in research and educational value. The atlas team is working to allow the site to function as a scaffold for collaborative research and educational activity across disciplines and model organisms. The Zebrafish Atlas was created to answer a community call for a comprehensive, web-based, anatomical and pathological atlas of the zebrafish, which has become one of the most widely used vertebrate animal models globally. The experimental strengths of zebrafish as a model system have made it useful for a wide range of investigations addressing the missions of the NIH and NSF. The Zebrafish Atlas provides reference slides for virtual microscopic viewing of the zebrafish using an Internet browser. Virtual slide technology allows the user to choose their own field of view and magnification, and to consult labeled histological sections of zebrafish. We are planning to include a complete set of embryos, larvae, juveniles, and adults from approximately 25 different ages. Future work will also include a variety of comparisons (e.g. normal vs. mutant, normal vs. diseased, multiple stages of development, zebrafish with other organisms, and different types of cancer)., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Zebrafish Atlas (RRID:SCR_006722) Copy   

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http://wpicr.wpic.pitt.edu/WPICCompGen/hclust/hclust.htm

Software application that is a simple clustering method that can be used to rapidly identify a set of tag SNP's based upon genotype data (entry from Genetic Analysis Software), THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

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https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/LDheatmap/index.html

Software application that plots measures of pairwise linkage disequilibria for SNPs (entry from Genetic Analysis Software)

Proper citation: LDHEATMAP (RRID:SCR_006312) Copy   

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http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/default.htm

Human Genome Epidemiology Network, or HuGENet, is a global collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to the assessment of the impact of human genome variation on population health and how genetic information can be used to improve health and prevent disease. Its goals include: establishing an information exchange that promotes global collaboration in developing peer-reviewed information on the relationship between human genomic variation and health and on the quality of genetic tests for screening and prevention; providing training and technical assistance to researchers and practitioners interested in assessing the role of human genomic variation on population health and how such information can be used in practice; developing an updated and accessible knowledge base on the World Wide Web; and promoting the use of this knowledge base by health care providers, researchers, industry, government, and the public for making decisions involving the use of genetic information for disease prevention and health promotion. HuGENet collaborators come from multiple disciplines such as epidemiology, genetics, clinical medicine, policy, public health, education, and biomedical sciences. Currently, there are 4 HuGENet Coordinating Centers for the implementation of HuGENet activities: CDC''s Office of Public Health Genomics, Atlanta, Georgia; HuGENet UK Coordinating Center, Cambridge, UK; University of Ioannina, Greece; University of Ottawa , Ottawa, Canada. HuGENet includes: HuGE e-Journal Club: The HuGE e-Journal Club is an electronic discussion forum where new human genome epidemiologic (HuGE) findings, published in the scientific literature in the CDC''s Office of Public Health Genomics Weekly Update, will be abstracted, summarized, presented, and discussed via a newly created HuGENet listserv. HuGE Reviews: A HuGE Review identifies human genetic variations at one or more loci, and describes what is known about the frequency of these variants in different populations, identifies diseases that these variants are associated with and summarizes the magnitude of risks and associated risk factors, and evaluates associated genetic tests. Reviews point to gaps in existing epidemiologic and clinical knowledge, thus stimulating further research in these areas. HuGE Fact Sheets: HuGE Fact Sheets summarize information about a particular gene, its variants, and associated diseases. HuGE Case Studies: An on-line presentation designed to sharpen your epidemiological skills and enhance your knowledge on genomic variation and human diseases. Its purpose is to train health professionals in the practical application of human genome epidemiology (HuGE), which translates gene discoveries to disease prevention by integrating population-based data on gene-disease relationships and interventions. Students will acquire conceptual and practical tools for critically evaluating the growing scientific literature in specific disease areas. HUGENet Publications: Articles related to the HuGENet movement written by our HuGENet collaborators. HuGE Navigator: An integrated, searchable knowledge base of genetic associations and human genome epidemiology, including information on population prevalence of genetic variants, gene-disease associations, gene-gene and gene- environment interactions, and evaluation of genetic tests. HuGE Workshops: HuGENet has sponsored meetings and workshops with national and international partners since 2001. Available are detailed summaries, agendas or the ability to download speaker slides. HuGE Book: Human Genome Epidemiology: A Scientific Foundation for Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease. (The findings and conclusions in this book are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the funding agency.) HuGENet Collaborators: HuGENet is interested in establishing collaborations with individuals and organizations working on population based research involving genetic information. HuGE Funding: Funding opportunities for specific population-based genetic epidemiology research projects are available. Research initiatives whose aims include assessing the prevalence of human genetic variation, the association between genetic variants and human diseases, the measurement of gene-gene or gene-environment interaction, and the evaluation of genetic tests for screening and prevention are compiled to create a posted listing. Additional information and application details can be found by clicking on the respective links.

Proper citation: Human Genome Epidemiology Network (RRID:SCR_013117) Copy   

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