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http://cvs.anu.edu.au/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented August 23, 2016. Vision Science is a large discipline at the ANU that is found in several teaching and research faculties and several large research institutes. About 85 research staff participate in all forms of vision science from machine vision, to neurophysiology, behaviour and cognition. The scale of analysis ranges from molecular to systems approaches and covers insect, vertebrate and human visual systems. Topics such as disease and development of the human visual system are also covered. CVS works to connect and sustain the component parts of the ANU vision science community.

Proper citation: Centre for Visual Sciences (RRID:SCR_008324) Copy   

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http://www.bitlifesciences.com

Information and human resource exchange services for academia and industries, professional and commercial societies from major industrial sectors and academic organizations. Events: Annual Drug Discovery Science & Technology (IDDST), World DNA and Genome Day celebrating the discovery of DNA double helix structure, Life science Forum, World AIDS Day, Pepcon Conference, iBio and World Cancer Congress.

Proper citation: BIT Life Sciences (RRID:SCR_008313) Copy   

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http://brainconnection.positscience.com/

An educational site providing accessible information about how the brain works and how people learn

Proper citation: Brain Connection (RRID:SCR_008315) Copy   

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http://degradome.uniovi.es/diseases.html

This resource has cataloged a total of 80 human hereditary diseases caused by mutations in protease-coding genes, which implies that more than 10% of the human protease genes are involved in human pathologies. They are classified in three groups: loss of function, gain of function, and an heterogeneous group including non-protease homologs (np), putative proteases, and hedgehog proteins with only autoprocessing activity. Type of inheritance is indicated by R (recessive) or D (dominant).

Proper citation: Human Hereditary Diseases of Proteolysis (RRID:SCR_008344) Copy   

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http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/onprc/

Center that aims to develop biomedical technologies using nonhuman primate (NHP) models. Its goal is to uncover the root causes of various disease and disorders, unlock secrets of the brain, and unleash new methods of diagnostics and treatment.

Proper citation: Oregon National Primate Research Center (RRID:SCR_008291) Copy   

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http://www.broad.mit.edu/mammals/dog

The genome of the domesticated dog, a close evolutionary relation to human, is a powerful new tool for understanding the human genome. Comparison of the dog with human and other mammals reveals key information about the structure and evolution of genes and genomes. The unique breeding history of dogs, with their extraordinary behavioral and physical diversity, offers the opportunity to find important genes underlying diseases shared between dogs and humans, such as cancer, diabetes, and epilepsy. The Canine Genome Sequencing Project produced a high-quality draft sequence of a female boxer named Tasha. By comparing Tasha with many other breeds, the project also compiled a comprehensive set of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) useful in all dog breeds. These closely spaced genomic landmarks are critical for disease mapping. By comparing the dog, rodent, and human lineages, researchers at the Broad Institute uncovered exciting new information about human genes, their evolution, and the regulatory mechanisms governing their expression. Using SNPs, researchers describe the strikingly different haplotype structure in dog breeds compared with the entire dog population. In addition, they show that by understanding the patterns of variation in dog breeds, scientists can design powerful gene mapping experiments for complex diseases that are difficult to map in human populations. Contribute Although the astounding generosity of Eli and Edythe L. Broad and several other venture philanthropists empowers our scientists to tackle many of the most important problems at the cutting edge of genomic medicine, there are many other critical challenges that they cannot yet pursue because of limited resources. We need additional visionary partners to join the Broads and the Broad Institute in transforming medicine with the power of genomics.

Proper citation: Dog Genome Project (RRID:SCR_008486) Copy   

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http://www.sanger.ac.uk/

Non profit research organization for genome sequences to advance understanding of biology of humans and pathogens in order to improve human health globally. Provides data which can be translated for diagnostics, treatments or therapies including over 100 finished genomes, which can be downloaded. Data are publicly available on limited basis, and provided more extensively upon request.

Proper citation: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute; Hinxton; United Kingdom (RRID:SCR_011784) Copy   

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http://www.physiome.jp/

Physiome.jp has been established to provide building blocks useful to develop in silico human. The blocks will include mathematical models and experimental data representing physiological functions. Physiome.jp is a part of the Worldwide Integrative Biomedical Research Cooperation to promote Physiome and Systems Biology. The building blocks (modules, models, biological data) representing biological functions and structure are databased and served as elements in the catalogue of human knowledge. They can be reused for deeper understanding of human physiology, eventually contributing to establishment of in silico medicine and predictive medicine. The databases (insilicoDB) at www.physiome.jp currently include a Model Database and a Morphology Database. The Model Database stores a number of modules representing biological/physiological functions. Those models are formulated by mathematical equations to describe dynamic changes of states, i.e., specific biological functions. All models in the database are written in an XML format called insilicoML. The Morphology Database provides datasets representing morphometric models of biological organs. The morphometric data are provided in several data-types including surface data such as STL and VRML and volume/voxel data. The database contents are in the public domain and aim to provide valuable models to the scientific community for model sharing/reuse, simulation, model validation, visualization of biological structure, and morphology-based dynamic simulation of biological functions. These can be accomplished by combining insilicoML models with appropriate morphology datasets. Models and related data in the insilicoDB may be freely downloaded and reused for non-profit scientific purposes. When using the models in the Model Database, we ask the users to respect the effort spent in arranging/serving the mathematical models as well as the original model construction. For any reuse of the morphology data, we also ask the users to respect the intellectual property of those who provided the original data. This should be done by acknowledging [email protected] for model reuse and by including appropriate attribution information for any reuse of the morphology data. The insilicoDB owners will not be held responsible for misuse of the Morphology Database and/or Model Database, or damage caused by use of the data and models contained therein.

Proper citation: Physiome.jp (RRID:SCR_012944) Copy   

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http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/DrugsNew/Default.aspx?MenuItem=Drugs

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on March 12,2025. The AIDSinfo Drug Database provides fact sheets on HIV/AIDS related drugs. The fact sheets describe the drug''s use, pharmacology, side effects, and other information. The database includes: -Approved and investigational HIV/AIDS related drugs -Three versions of each fact sheet: patient, health professional, and Spanish. AIDSinfo is a 100% federally funded U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project that offers the latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, scientists, and researchers. Sponsors: -National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of AIDS Research National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) National Library of Medicine (NLM) -Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Proper citation: AIDSinfo Drug Database (RRID:SCR_012899) Copy   

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http://www.hgvs.org

The Society aims to foster discovery and characterization of genomic variations including population distribution and phenotypic associations. We promote collection, documentation and free distribution of genomic variation information and associated clinical variations and endeavor to foster the development of the necessary methodology and informatics. Mission Statement To enhance human health through identification and characterization of changes in the genome that lead to susceptibility to illness. To this end, to collate the genomic information necessary for molecular diagnosis, research on basic mechanisms and design of treatments of human ailments. Society Journal Human Mutation is the Society journal. Members will receive a reduced subscription to the journal if they choose to subscribe. Meetings The Society holds two scientific meetings per year. One as a satellite to either the HUGO (Human Genome Organization) annual meeting or the ESHG (European Society of Human Genetics) annual meeting and one meeting is a satellite to the ASHG (American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting. The meetings are a forum for scientists to exchange ideas and form collaborations. Prominent speakers in the field are invited as well as a call for abstracts at large. The meetings are designed to update and increase knowledge of human genome variation and generally attract a stimulating and interesting collection of abstracts in all fields of human genome variation making it an ideal forum to share information and results. Past themes include: copy number variation, pathogenic or not?, pharmacogenomics, new DNA sequencing technologies, and genotype to pheontype relationships. We invite members and non-members alike to attend these meetings. The Society holds the Annual General Meeting of the members after the scientific meeting that is a satellite of the ASHG. Exhibitor''s booths The Society usually takes out an Exhibitor''s booth at the American & European Societies of Human Genetics annual meetings and sometimes the HUGO HGM meeting. GUIDELINES & RECOMMENDATIONS Members of the Society have formulated Guidelines & Recommendations on a number of topics, but especially for nomenclature of gene variations and guidelines on variation databases.

Proper citation: Human Genome Variation Society (RRID:SCR_012989) Copy   

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http://mouse.brain-map.org/static/brainexplorer

Atlas of the brain and the disorders affecting it, aimed at general practitioners and specialists in training. It consists of three main parts: a description of the different parts of the normal brain and their functions, a description of the process of neurological control, and a description of 14 different brain disorders in psychiatry and neurology - as well as their cause, symptoms, and treatment.

Proper citation: Brain Explorer Atlas and Teaching Tool (RRID:SCR_013022) Copy   

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http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml

This resource gives information about the U.S. Human Genome Project, which was was a 13-year effort to to discover all the estimated 20,000-25,000 human genes and make them accessible for further biological study. The primary project goals were to: - identify all the approximately 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA, - determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA, - store this information in databases, - improve tools for data analysis, - transfer related technologies to the private sector, and - address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project. To help achieve these goals, researchers also studied the genetic makeup of several nonhuman organisms. These include the common human gut bacterium Escherichia coli, the fruit fly, and the laboratory mouse. These parallel studies helped to develop technology and interpret human gene function. Sponsors: The DOE Human Genome Program and the NIH National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) together sponsored the U.S. Human Genome Project.

Proper citation: Human Genome Project Information (RRID:SCR_013028) Copy   

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http://www.fz-juelich.de/ime/spm_anatomy_toolbox

A MATLAB toolbox which uses three dimensional probabilistic cytoarchitechtonic maps to correlate microscopic, anatomic and functional data of the cerebral cortex. Correlating the activation foci identified in functional imaging studies of the human brain with structural (e.g., cytoarchitectonic) information on the activated areas is a major methodological challenge for neuroscience research. We here present a new approach to make use of three-dimensional probabilistic cytoarchitectonic maps, as obtained from the analysis of human post-mortem brains, for correlating microscopical, anatomical and functional imaging data of the cerebral cortex. We introduce a new, MATLAB based toolbox for the SPM2 software package which enables the integration of probabilistic cytoarchitectonic maps and results of functional imaging studies. The toolbox includes the functionality for the construction of summary maps combining probability of several cortical areas by finding the most probable assignment of each voxel to one of these areas. Its main feature is to provide several measures defining the degree of correspondence between architectonic areas and functional foci. The software, together with the presently available probability maps, is available as open source software to the neuroimaging community. This new toolbox provides an easy-to-use tool for the integrated analysis of functional and anatomical data in a common reference space.

Proper citation: SPM Anatomy Toolbox (RRID:SCR_013273) Copy   

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http://www.fbresearch.org/

Established in 1981, the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is the nation''s oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving human and veterinary health by promoting public understanding and support for humane and responsible animal research. FBR is the leading voice of scientific reason and medical progress in the ongoing, sometimes violent debate that surrounds animal research. Their mission is to educate the public about the essential role of humane animal research in the quest for medical advancements, treatments and cures for both humans and animals. And through its innovative educational programs, FBR works to inform the news media, teachers, students and parents, pet owners and other groups about the essential need for lab animals in medical and scientific research and discovery. It serves as an accessible, reliable resource for the news media and works to bring American journalists and scientists together to promote exceptional and ongoing news coverage that contributes to public appreciation and respect for responsible animal research.

Proper citation: Foundation for Biomedical Research (RRID:SCR_013535) Copy   

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http://www.seralab.co.uk

A biomaterial supply resource which provides human and animal biological matrices and services. Human biomaterials and tools include hepatocytes, clinical samples, normal samples, subcellular fractions, immunology products, renal cells, cell cultures, and diagnostic tools. Animal biomaterials include hepatocytes, blood, fluid, and tissue samples, subcellular fractions, and cell cultures. Custom cells and clinical samples are available for purchase, as are hepatocyte and renal media.

Proper citation: Sera Laboratories International (RRID:SCR_013845) Copy   

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http://www.semel.ucla.edu/creativity/

The purpose of this center is to study the molecular, cellular, systems and cognitive mechanisms that result in cognitive enhancements and explain unusual levels of performance in gifted individuals, including extraordinary creativity. Additionally, by understating the mechanisms responsible for enhancements in performance we may be better suited to intervene and reverse disease states that result in cognitive deficits. One of the key topics addressed by the Center is the biological basis of cognitive enhancements, a topic that can be studied in human subjects and animal models. In the past much of the focus in the brain sciences has been on the study of brain mechanisms that degrade cognitive performance (for example, on mutations or other lesions that cause cognitive deficits). The Tennenbaum Center for the Biology of Creativity at UCLA enables an interdisciplinary team of leading scientists to advance knowledge about the biological bases of creativity. Starting with a pilot project program, a series of investigations was launched, spanning disciplines from basic molecular biology to cognitive neuroscience. Because the concept of creativity is multifaceted, initial efforts targeted refinement of the component processes necessary to generate novel, useful cognitive products. The identified core cognitive processes: 1.) Novelty Generation the ability to flexibly and adaptively generate products that are unique; 2.) Working Memory and Declarative Memory the ability to maintain, and then use relevant information to guide goal-directed performance, along with the capacity to store and retrieve this information; and 3.) Response Inhibition the ability to suppress habitual plans and substitute alternate actions in line with changing problem-solving demands. To study the basic mechanisms underlying these complex brain functions we use translational strategies. Starting from foundational studies in basic neuroscience, we forged an interdisciplinary strategy that permits the most advanced techniques for genetic manipulation and basic neurobiological research to be applied in close collaboration with human studies that converge on the same core cognitive processes. Our integrated research program aims to reveal the genetic architecture and fundamental brain mechanisms underlying creative cognition. The work holds enormous promise for both enhancing healthy cognitive performance and designing new treatments for diverse cognitive disorders. Sponsors: The Tennenbaum Center for the Biology of Creativity was inspired by the vision and generosity of Michael Tennenbaum.

Proper citation: Tennenbaum Center for the Biology of Creativity (RRID:SCR_000668) Copy   

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http://crbs.ucsd.edu/

CRBS is a UCSD organized research unit (ORU) that exists to provide human resources, high technology equipment, and administrative services to researchers engaged in fundamental research on cell structure and function relationships in central nervous system processes, cardiovascular networking, and muscular contraction through multiple scales and modalities. CRBS scientists investigate these processes through invention, refinement, and deployment of sophisticated technologies, especially: - High-powered electron microscopes that reveal three-dimensional cell structures - State-of-the-art X-ray crystallography and magnetic resonance analysis that provide detail on protein structures at high-resolution - Laser-scanning and confocal light microscopes that reveal molecules tagged with fluorescent markers as they traffic within cells and pass transfer signals within and between cells - High performance computing and grid-based integration of distributed data CRBS facilitates an interdisciplinary infrastructure in which people from biology, medicine, chemistry, and physics can work with those from computer science and information technologies in collaborative research. Researchers share interests in the study of complex biological systems at many scales, from the structures of enzymes, proteins, and the body's chemical communications network at atomic and molecular levels, to an organism's physiology, strength, and support at cellular and tissue levels. The CRBS infrastructure integrates resources for high-performance computing, visualization, and database technologies, and the grid-integration of large amounts of archival storage data. The California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Cal-IT2) and the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) are collaborators in simulating the activity of biological systems, analyzing the results, and organizing the growing storehouse of biological information. CRBS is an entity evolving as research evolves. It forges interactions with biotechnology and biocomputing companies for technology transfer. Interaction, collaboration, and multiscale research produce new perspectives, reveal fruitful research topics, lead to the development of new technologies and drugs, and train a new generation of researchers in biological systems. Sponsors: CRBS is supported by the University of California at San Diego.

Proper citation: Center for Research in Biological Systems (RRID:SCR_002666) 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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http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/motorcontrol/imaging/suit.htm

High-resolution atlas template of the human cerebellum and brainstem, based on the anatomy of 20 young healthy individuals. The atlas is spatially unbiased, i.e. the location of each structure is equal to the expected location of that structure across individuals in MNI space. At the same time, the new template preserves the anatomical detail of cerebellar structures through a nonlinear atlas-generation algorithm. By using automated nonlinear normalization methods, a more accurate intersubject-alignment than current whole-brain methods can be achieved. The toolbox allows you to: * Automatically isolate cerebellar structures from the cerebral cortex based on an anatomical image * Achieve accurate anatomical normalization of cerebellar structures * Normalize functional imaging data for fMRI group analysis * Normalize focal cerebellar lesions for lesion-symptom mapping * Use Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) to determine patterns of cerebellar degeneration or growth * Use a probabilisitc atlas in SUIT space to assign locations to different cerebellar lobuli in an unbiased and informed way * Automatically define ROIs for specific cerebellar lobuli and summarize function and anatomical data * Improve normalization of the deep cerebellar nuclei using an ROI-driven normalization. The suit-toolbox requires Matlab (Version 6.5 and higher) and SPM. The newest version only supports SPM8, although it likely runs under SPM2 or 5 as well. A standalone version for the suit-toolbox is not planned. Usage of the isolation or normalization functions, however, does not require that the analysis is conducted under SPM.

Proper citation: Spatially unbiased atlas template of the cerebellum and brainstem (RRID:SCR_004969) Copy   

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http://neurosynth.org

Platform for large-scale, automated synthesis of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data extracted from published articles. It''s a website wrapped around a set of open-source Python and JavaScript packages. Neurosynth lets you run crude but useful analyses of fMRI data on a very large scale. You can: * Interactively visualize the results of over 3,000 term-based meta-analyses * Select specific locations in the human brain and view associated terms * Browse through the nearly 10,000 studies in the database Their ultimate goal is to enable dynamic real-time analysis, so that you''ll be able to select foci, tables, or entire studies for analysis and run a full-blown meta-analysis without leaving your browser. You''ll also be able to do things like upload entirely new images and obtain probabilistic estimates of the cognitive states most likely to be associated with the image.

Proper citation: NeuroSynth (RRID:SCR_006798) Copy   

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