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http://clams.jgi-psf.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on May 2nd, 2023. Sequence composition based classifier for metagenomic sequences. It works by capturing signatures of each sequence based on the sequence composition. Each sequence is modeled as a walk in a de Bruijn graph with underlying Markov chain properties. ClaMS captures stationary parameters of the underlying Markov chain as well as structural parameters of the underlying de Bruijn graph to form this signature. In practice, for each sequence to binned, such a signature is computed and matched to similar signatures computed for the training sets. The best match that also qualifies the normalized distance cut-off wins. In the case that the best match does not qualify this cut-off, the sequence remains un-binned.

Proper citation: Classifier for Metagenomic Sequences (RRID:SCR_004929) Copy   

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http://www.methodbox.org/

Collaboration environment for sharing variable sets and statistical methods for analysis across social science survey data. MethodBox enables you to browse and download datasets, share methods and scripts, find fellow researchers with similar interests and share your knowledge. MethodBox source available on Google code. Finding the variables you need to support a particular research question can be time consuming. Wading through hundreds of pages of PDF documents, codebooks and metadata and then trying to find the exact column in a huge spreadsheet can be very frustrating. MethodBox gets you to the variables faster and lets you download only the data you need. You can also share your scripts with others to allow them to adopt best practice quicker than before.

Proper citation: MethodBox (RRID:SCR_004928) Copy   

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http://www.anatomyatlases.org/

An anatomy digital health sciences library to educate patients, healthcare providers, and students in a free and anonymous manner while using current, authoritative, trustworthy health information. Anatomy Atlases addresses the continuum of anatomy education and may be of use primarily to three distinct populations. It is written for and intended primarily for use by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, or Attending Physicians studying anatomy. Other Health Care Providers studying anatomy should find it useful. Finally, Patients (including patient''s family members or friends) may find it helpful. Anatomy Textbooks and Anatomy Atlases: * Atlas of Human Anatomy * Atlas of Human Anatomy in Cross Section * Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation * Atlas of Microscopic Anatomy - A Functional Approach: Companion to Histology and Neuroanatomy: Second Edition * Anatomy of First Aid - A Case Study Approach * Lessons From a Bone Box Lessons From a Bone Box

Proper citation: Anatomy Atlases (RRID:SCR_004888) Copy   

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https://www.saintluc.be/en/node/2561

An essential reference center in Europe and a leader in French-speaking Belgium that treats all types of adult and childhood cancer. They fight against cancer while giving patients comprehensive and humane care. Their quest for excellence is in three main academic fields: clinical care, research and teaching.

Proper citation: Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc Cancer Centre (RRID:SCR_004922) Copy   

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http://bioinformatics.knowledgeblog.org/

Series of tutorial material covering a broad selection of topics in bioinformatics. Categories include: Bioinformatics APIs, Data integration, Events, Grid and Cloud Computing, Metabolic modelling, Reviews, Software Comparisons, Statistics, Systems Biology, Transcriptomics, Tutorials.

Proper citation: Bioinformatics Knowledgeblog (RRID:SCR_005379) Copy   

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http://compbio.cs.brown.edu/projects/gasv/

Software tool combining both paired read and read depth signals into probabilistic model which can analyze multiple alignments of reads. Used to find structural variation in both normal and cancer genomes using data from variety of next-generation sequencing platforms. Used to predict structural variants directly from aligned reads in SAM/BAM format.Combines read depth information along with discordant paired read mappings into single probabilistic model two common signals of structural variation. When multiple alignments of read are given, GASVPro utilizes Markov Chain Monte Carlo procedure to sample over the space of possible alignments.

Proper citation: GASVPro (RRID:SCR_005259) Copy   

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http://bejerano.stanford.edu/prism/public/html/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on May 5,2022.Tool that predicts interactions between transcription factors and their regulated genes from binding motifs. Understanding vertebrate development requires unraveling the cis-regulatory architecture of gene regulation. PRISM provides accurate genome-wide computational predictions of transcription factor binding sites for the human and mouse genomes, and integrates the predictions with GREAT to provide functional biological context. Together, accurate computational binding site prediction and GREAT produce for each transcription factor: 1. putative binding sites, 2. putative target genes, 3. putative biological roles of the transcription factor, and 4. putative cis-regulatory elements through which the factor regulates each target in each functional role., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: PRISM (Stanford database) (RRID:SCR_005375) Copy   

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http://brainethics.org/

There are a lot of fine blogs out there covering the avalance of current neuroscience research. With this blog Thomas Rams��y & Martin Skov want to highlight the many consequences of this growing understanding of the human brain. We are especially interested in two types of consequences: Tinkering with the brain and What is it like to be a human being? * Tinkering with the brain: First and foremost, with an understanding of how the brain works comes the possibility of tinkering with it. We already use billions of dollars every year on psychopharmocologia trying to treat depression, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental diseases. But should we also use our knowledge of the brain to treat undesirable mental traits such as pedophilia or sociopathy? And what about enhancing normal brains? Clearly, evolution hasn''t endowed us with the most efficient brain imaginable. Shouldn''t we do something about its many shortcomings? * What is it like to be a human being?: Secondly, our view of human behavior is sure to change with our improved understanding of the human brain. Our knowledge of core human faculties such as language, social reasoning, aesthetics, and economics is already being challenged by modern neuroscience, yielding multiple hard questions. Do we have a free will? Is the mind innate or plastic? If people are not responsible for their actions (since all actions are caused by blind molecular processes) does our legal system still make sense? In short, will modern neuroscience come to completely redefine human nature? We try to discuss contemporary research literature, not just news reports. Although we will occasionally also target popular science reports, since we believe they play an important role in dissemining lessons from the lab. And in the future we plan to also post interviews with interesting researchers, as well as link to our own publications in journals and books. Additionally, the latest and most important books in the multidisciplinary field of neuroscience, cognition, psychology, ethics and economics are presented.

Proper citation: BrainEthics (RRID:SCR_005530) Copy   

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http://www.pazar.info/

Database that unites independently created and maintained data collections of transcription factor and regulatory sequence annotation. The flexible PAZAR schema permits the representation of diverse information derived from experiments ranging from biochemical protein-DNA binding to cellular reporter gene assays. Data collections can be made available to the public, or restricted to specific system users. The data ''boutiques'' within the shopping-mall-inspired system facilitate the analysis of genomics data and the creation of predictive models of gene regulation., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: PAZAR (RRID:SCR_005410) Copy   

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https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/about/mammalian-genetics-unit

It is now widely known that animals share many genes with humans and can suffer from the same diseases, for example diabetes or deafness. Investigating these diseases in animals can provide vital leads to understanding both their causes and ways to treat them in humans. This approach to medical research lies at the heart of work at the MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit (MGU) at Harwell in Oxfordshire. In 1995 the MRC Radiobiology Unit was reconstituted to form two new units, the Radiation and Genome Stability Unit and the MGU. These opened in January 1996, together with the UK Mouse Genome Centre which is now part of MGU, making MRC Harwell a unique campus for multi-disciplinary genetics research. Since MGU's Director Steve Brown took the reins in 1996, the unit has dramatically expanded its scientific scope and increased its personnel from 40 to over 100. It now has 13 research programs encompassing molecular genetics, genomics, genetic manipulation and data analysis at all levels, from single genes to the whole genome. With a combination of cutting-edge facilities and expertise unrivaled in Europe, MGU Harwell has become firmly established as one of the world's leading academic centres for mouse genetics.

Proper citation: MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit (RRID:SCR_005378) Copy   

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http://mcb.berkeley.edu/labs/werblin/index.html

The goal of our research is to uncover the neural circuitry that mediates some of the remarkable processing capabilities of the retina. The retina to operates at high spatial and temporal resolution over more than 7 orders of magnitude, to detect the direction of motion, to blank and then recover after saccades, to generate at least a dozen different abstract representations of the visual world. How is all of this, and much more, possible in this tissuepaper-thin array of neurons? Videos and images describing this include: * The retinal hypercircuit. * How the Retina Works * Take a Tour through the Retina * Cartoon of the retina showing layering of neurons * Directional Selectivity * Feedback and Crossover inhibition * Multiple Representations of the Visual Scene ** Pseudo Array Recording Methods ** Multiple Representations of the Visual World ** Regions of Frequency Space * Regions of space/time frequency * Space-time rasters for ON and OFF cells * Patching a neuron in a retinal slice * Targeting Retinal Neuron Subregions with Arficial Rhodopsins

Proper citation: Werblin Lab (RRID:SCR_005251) Copy   

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https://kepler-project.org/

Kepler is a software application for analyzing and modeling scientific data. Using Kepler''s graphical interface and components, scientists with little background in computer science can create executable models, called scientific workflows, for flexibly accessing scientific data (streaming sensor data, medical and satellite images, simulation output, observational data, etc.) and executing complex analyses on this data. Kepler is developed by a cross-project collaboration led by the Kepler/CORE team. The software builds upon the mature Ptolemy II framework, developed at the University of California, Berkeley. Ptolemy II is a software framework designed for modeling, design, and simulation of concurrent, real-time, embedded systems. The Kepler Project is dedicated to furthering and supporting the capabilities, use, and awareness of the free and open source, scientific workflow application, Kepler. Kepler is designed to help scien��tists, analysts, and computer programmers create, execute, and share models and analyses across a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines. Kepler can operate on data stored in a variety of formats, locally and over the internet, and is an effective environment for integrating disparate software components, such as merging R scripts with compiled C code, or facilitating remote, distributed execution of models. Using Kepler''s graphical user interface, users simply select and then connect pertinent analytical components and data sources to create a scientific workflowan executable representation of the steps required to generate results. The Kepler software helps users share and reuse data, workflows, and compo��nents developed by the scientific community to address common needs. Kepler is a java-based application that is maintained for the Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems. The Kepler Project supports the official code-base for Kepler development, as well as provides materials and mechanisms for learning how to use Kepler, sharing experiences with other workflow developers, reporting bugs, suggesting enhancements, etc. The Kepler Project Leadership Team works to assure the long-term technical and financial viability of Kepler by making strategic decisions on behalf of the Kepler user community, as well as providing an official and durable point-of-contact to articulate and represent the interests of the Kepler Project and the Kepler software application. Details about how to get more involved with the Kepler Project can be found in the developer section of this website.

Proper citation: Kepler (RRID:SCR_005252) Copy   

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http://hnrc.hivresearch.ucsd.edu/

The mission of the HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center (HNRC) is to increase our understanding of how HIV and other diseases affect the human nervous system. The HNRC conducts local, national, and international research devoted to advancing our knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV-related diseases as they affect the brain and nervous system, and result in impairment of everyday functioning. Research areas of the Center include: - The incidence, prevalence, and features of neurocognitive impairment caused by HIV - The attributes of the virus, host, and host-virus interactions that determine the presentation of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders - Possible molecular and cellular mechanisms of nervous system impairment, including the mechanisms by which host-virus factors generate neural injury and neurobehavioral disorders - The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a window on CNS events * The role of co-pathogens and comorbidities in neuroAIDS (e.g., hepatitis C infection, methamphetamine abuse) - Real life implications of neurocognitive impairment in terms of work, daily life, and survival - The effects of HIV disease and neurocognitive impairment on family and social adaptation - NeuroAIDS in resource limited settings - Treatments for neurocognitive impairment and behavioral interventions HNRC also has a Developmental Grants Program (DGP), the primary goal of which is the initiation of innovative studies by junior faculty and trainees at UCSD or affiliated institutions with the following objectives: 1. Recruitment to neuroAIDS research of new investigators or established investigators without prior experience in the field; 2. Generation and pilot testing of new research initiatives; 3. Fostering collaboration among investigators from throughout Southern California. The program provides to qualified investigators and trainees any appropriate combination of the following forms of support: 1. Small, 1-2 year grants to support pilot studies; 2. Access to HNRC core resources such as data, specimens, participants, equipment, administrative support, or expert consultation and technical assistance. Lastly, The the NHRC Mentored Investigator Program recruits, supports, and follows the progress of graduate students, postdoctoral (Ph.D. or M.D.) fellows, and junior faculty in disciplines relevant to HNRC research. The HNRC is committed to tailoring our training opportunities to the backgrounds and interests of candidates from a variety of disciplines who join us with various levels of training and experience in research. We have and will continue to provide training and mentoring of medical students, doctoral students in clinical psychology, and postdoctoral fellows in Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, and Psychology. Sponsors: The Center is supported by public funding from the National Institutes of Health, the State of California, and other sources.

Proper citation: HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center (RRID:SCR_005370) Copy   

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http://neurolex.org/wiki/Main_Page

A freely editable semantic wiki for community-based curation of the terms used in Neuroscience. Entries are curated and eventually incorporated into the formal NIFSTD ontology. NeuroLex also includes a Resource branch for community members to freely add neuroscience relevant resources that do not become part of NIFSTD ontology but rather make up the NIF Registry. As part of the NIF, we provide a simple search interface to many different sources of neuroscience information and data. To make this search more effective, we are constructing ontologies to help organize neuroscience concepts into category hierarchies, e.g., neuron is a cell. These categories provide the means to perform more effective searches and also to organize and understand the information that is returned. But an important adjunct to this activity is to clearly define all of the terms that we use to describe our data, e.g., anatomical terms, techniques, organism names. Because wikis provide an easy interface for communities to contribute their knowledge, we started the NeuroLex.

Proper citation: NeuroLex (RRID:SCR_005402) Copy   

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http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/

Collection of resting state fMRI (R-fMRI) datasets from sites around world. It demonstrates open sharing of R-fMRI data and aims to emphasize aggregation and sharing of well-phenotyped datasets.

Proper citation: 1000 Functional Connectomes Project (RRID:SCR_005361) Copy   

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http://www.calacademy.org/teachers/families/

Family Science - Fun activities to do at home, on the web, in the Academy and more. The program serves San Francisco''s fourth and fifth grade teachers, students and their families. The Rock Program We are excited to welcome you, your students and their families to the Enhanced Museum Visits for Students Program. Generously funded by Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock, this program is open to all 4th and 5th grade classes within San Francisco County lines. Each of the following FREE features are built into the field trip program to support and enrich the museum experience for teachers, students and families: * Bus transportation - if needed * Teacher workshops that highlight exhibit themes and educational resources (required for first time participants, optional for repeat teachers) * Educational programs designed to enhance the museum visit fieldtrip for your students * A student pass entitling each student unlimited free admission through August * A one-time free family pass with a science activity book for each student valid through the end of August.

Proper citation: California Academy of Sciences Family Science (RRID:SCR_005241) Copy   

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http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

A web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content for free. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity. Materials include free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT. No registration required. MIT OpenCourseWare is a free publication of MIT course materials that reflects almost all the undergraduate and graduate subjects taught at MIT. * OCW is not an MIT education. * OCW does not grant degrees or certificates. * OCW does not provide access to MIT faculty. * Materials may not reflect entire content of the course. A site overview is available for MIT OpenCourseWare. You can also browse courses by department or use the advanced search to locate a specific course or topic. High school students and educators should check out Highlights for High School.

Proper citation: MIT OpenCourseWare (RRID:SCR_005555) Copy   

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http://code.google.com/p/rseqc/

Software package to comprehensively evaluate different aspects of RNA-seq experiments, such as sequence quality, GC bias, polymerase chain reaction bias, nucleotide composition bias, sequencing depth, strand specificity, coverage uniformity and read distribution over the genome structure. RSeQC takes both SAM and BAM files as input, which can be produced by most RNA-seq mapping tools as well as BED files, which are widely used for gene models.

Proper citation: RSeQC (RRID:SCR_005275) Copy   

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http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/

An atlas of normal and abnormal brain images intended as an introduction to basic neuroanatomy, with emphasis on the pathoanatomy of several leading central nervous system diseases that integrates clinical information with magnetic resonance (MR), x-ray computed tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine images. A range of brain abnormalities are presented including examples of certain brain disease presented with various combinations of image type and imaging frequency. Submissions of concise, exemplary, clinically driven examples of neuroimaging are welcome.

Proper citation: Whole Brain Atlas (RRID:SCR_005390) Copy   

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http://llama.mshri.on.ca/synergizer/translate/

The Synergizer database is a growing repository of gene and protein identifier synonym relationships. This tool facilitates the conversion of identifiers from one naming scheme (a.k.a namespace) to another. The Synergizer is a service for translating between sets of biological identifiers. It can, for example, translate Ensembl Gene IDs to Entrez Gene IDs, or IPI IDs to HGNC gene symbols, and much more. Unlike some other tools for this purpose, The Synergizer is simple and easy to learn. The Synergizer works via a web interface (for users who are not programmers) or through a web service (for programmatic access).

Proper citation: Synergizer (RRID:SCR_005308) Copy   

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