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http://www.stanford.edu/group/brainsinsilicon/neurogrid.html

A specialized hardware platform that will perform cortex-scale emulations while offering software-like flexibility. With sixteen 12x14 sq-mm chips (Neurocores) assembled on a 6.5x7.5 sq-in circuit board that can model a slab of cortex with up to 16x256x256 neurons - over a million! The chips are interconnected in a binary tree by 80M spike/sec links. An on-chip RAM (in each Neurocore) and an off-chip RAM (on a daughterboard, not shown) softwire vertical and horizontcal cortical connections, respectively. It provides an affordable option for brain simulations that uses analog computation to emulate ion-channel activity and uses digital communication to softwire synaptic connections. These technologies impose different constraints, because they operate in parallel and in serial, respectively. Analog computation constrains the number of distinct ion-channel populations that can be simulatedunlike digital computation, which simply takes longer to run bigger simulations. Digital communication constrains the number of synaptic connections that can be activated per secondunlike analog communication, which simply sums additional inputs onto the same wire. Working within these constraints, Neurogrid achieves its goal of simulating multiple cortical areas in real-time by making judicious choices.

Proper citation: Neurogrid (RRID:SCR_005024) Copy   

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http://www.scripps.edu/research/

Nonprofit American medical research facility that focuses on research and education in the biomedical sciences. Headquartered in San Diego, California with a sister facility in Jupiter, Florida, the institute has laboratories employing scientists, technicians, graduate students, and administrative and other staff, making it the largest private, non-profit biomedical research organization in the United States and among the largest in the world.

Proper citation: Scripps Research Institute (RRID:SCR_001907) Copy   

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http://www.phrap.org/consed/consed.html

A graphical tool for sequence finishing (BAM File Viewer, Assembly Editor, Autofinish, Autoreport, Autoedit, and Align Reads To Reference Sequence)

Proper citation: Consed (RRID:SCR_005650) Copy   

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http://www.na-mic.org/Wiki/index.php/SoftwareInventory

A free open source software platform consisting of the 3D Slicer application software, a number of tools and toolkits such as VTK and ITK, and a software engineering methodology that enables multiplatform implementations. It also draws on other best practices from the community to support automatic testing for quality assurance. The NA-MIC kit uses a modular approach, where the individual components can be used by themselves or together. The NA-MIC kit is fully-compatible with local installation (behind institutional firewalls) and installation as an internet service. Significant effort has been invested to ensure compatibility with standard file formats and interoperability with a large number of external applications. Users of the NAMIC Kit will typically use a combination of its many modular components. * 3D Slicer is a general purpose application. Biomedical researchers will typically use this software tool to load, view, analyze, process and save image data. Slicer has been implemented to interoperate with many other tools, including XNAT, which is an open source image database. * Slicer modules, which are dynamically loaded by Slicer at run-time, can be used to extend Slicer''''s core functionality including defining graphical user interfaces. Modules are typically used by algorithms and application developers. * Application and algorithms developers may also use NA-MIC Kit toolkits and libraries. For example, the Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit ITK can be used to develop slicer modules for medical image analysis. The Visualization Toolkit can be used to process, visualize and graphically interact with data. KWWidgets is a 2D graphical user interface toolset that can be used to build applications. Teem is a library of general purpose command-line tools that are useful for processing data. Finally, those individuals wishing to create and manage complex software, the NAMIC-Kit software process is available as embodied in CMake, CTest, CPack, DART and the various documentation, bug tracking and communication tools.

Proper citation: NA-MIC Kit (RRID:SCR_005616) Copy   

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http://www.poissonboltzmann.org/apbs/

APBS is a software package for modeling biomolecular solvation through solution of the Poisson-Boltzmann equation (PBE), one of the most popular continuum models for describing electrostatic interactions between molecular solutes in salty, aqueous media. APBS was designed to efficiently evaluate electrostatic properties for such simulations for a wide range of length scales to enable the investigation of molecules with tens to millions of atoms. It also provides implicit solvent models of nonpolar solvation which accurately account for both repulsive and attractive solute-solvent interactions. APBS uses FEtk (the Finite Element ToolKit) to solve the Poisson-Boltzmann equation numerically. FEtk is a portable collection of finite element modeling class libraries written in an object-oriented version of C. It is designed to solve general coupled systems of nonlinear partial differential equations using adaptive finite element methods, inexact Newton methods, and algebraic multilevel methods.

Proper citation: Adaptive Poisson-Boltzmann Solver (RRID:SCR_008387) Copy   

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http://code.google.com/p/google-refine/

Software tool that stores definitions of views of data, along with the ontology concepts they represent. This is a part of the Neuroscience Information Framework (NIF) code stack.

Proper citation: ConceptMapper (RRID:SCR_006548) Copy   

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http://www.informatics.jax.org/searches/AMA_form.shtml

Ontology that organizes anatomical structures for the adult mouse (Theiler stage 28) spatially and functionally, using ''is a'' and ''part of'' relationships. The ontology is used to describe expression data for the adult mouse and phenotype data pertinent to anatomy in standardized ways. The browser can be used to view anatomical terms and their relationships in a hierarchical display.

Proper citation: Adult Mouse Anatomy Ontology (RRID:SCR_006568) Copy   

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http://science.education.nih.gov/SciEdBlog

A blog put out by the NIH Office of Science Education.

Proper citation: NIH SciEd Blog (RRID:SCR_005499) Copy   

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http://www.neuroepigenomics.org/methylomedb/

A database containing genome-wide brain DNA methylation profiles for human and mouse brains. The DNA methylation profiles were generated by Methylation Mapping Analysis by Paired-end Sequencing (Methyl-MAPS) method and analyzed by Methyl-Analyzer software package. The methylation profiles cover over 80% CpG dinucleotides in human and mouse brains in single-CpG resolution. The integrated genome browser (modified from UCSC Genome Browser allows users to browse DNA methylation profiles in specific genomic loci, to search specific methylation patterns, and to compare methylation patterns between individual samples. Two species were included in the Brain Methylome Database: human and mouse. Human postmortem brain samples were obtained from three distinct cortical regions, i.e., dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC), ventral prefrontal cortex (vPFC), and auditory cortex (AC). Human samples were selected from our postmortem brain collection with extensive neuropathological and psychopathological data, as well as brain toxicology reports. The Department of Psychiatry of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute have assembled this brain collection, where a validated psychological autopsy method is used to generate Axis I and II DSM IV diagnoses and data are obtained on developmental history, history of psychiatric illness and treatment, and family history for each subject. The mouse sample (strain 129S6/SvEv) DNA was collected from the entire left cerebral hemisphere. The three human brain regions were selected because they have been implicated in the neuropathology of depression and schizophrenia. Within each cortical region, both disease and non-psychiatric samples have been profiled (matching subjects by age and sex in each group). Such careful matching of subjects allows one to perform a wide range of queries with the ability to characterize methylation features in non-psychiatric controls, as well as detect differentially methylated domains or features between disease and non-psychiatric samples. A total of 14 non-psychiatric, 9 schizophrenic, and 6 depression methylation profiles are included in the database.

Proper citation: MethylomeDB (RRID:SCR_005583) Copy   

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http://bard.nih.gov/

Database that allows scientists without specialized training to effectively utilize Molecular Libraries Program (MLP) data. It allows the research community to utilize and develop new chemical probes to explore biological functions by building a central, permanently accessible link to all aspects of chemical biology data and analyses. The project is split into two basic segments, the first segment delivering functionality for a data dictionary, as well as assay protocol and data entry tools. The second builds a data warehouse for analysis and visualization, accessible through a public RESTful API. They will initially deploy two clients that will use this API - a web-based interface and a desktop application. Advanced access to data and the platforms will also be available to support plug-in development and the repackaging of data by others. Initially the project will focus on small molecule assays. Features: * allow scientists to annotate assay data using a common, shared language * provide facile access to data, integrating existing chemical biology and computational resources * enable meaningful analysis and interpretation of discovery data by the research community * support hypothesis generation for iterative probe- and drug-discovery projects * inform the entire small molecule discovery and development process, THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: BARD (RRID:SCR_006283) Copy   

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http://www.cpc.unc.edu/projects/addhealth

Longitudinal study of a nationally representative sample of adolescents in grades 7-12 in the United States during the 1994-95 school year. Public data on about 21,000 people first surveyed in 1994 are available on the first phases of the study, as well as study design specifications. It also includes some parent and biomarker data. The Add Health cohort has been followed into young adulthood with four in-home interviews, the most recent in 2008, when the sample was aged 24-32. Add Health combines longitudinal survey data on respondents social, economic, psychological and physical well-being with contextual data on the family, neighborhood, community, school, friendships, peer groups, and romantic relationships, providing unique opportunities to study how social environments and behaviors in adolescence are linked to health and achievement outcomes in young adulthood. The fourth wave of interviews expanded the collection of biological data in Add Health to understand the social, behavioral, and biological linkages in health trajectories as the Add Health cohort ages through adulthood. The restricted-use contract includes four hours of free consultation with appropriate staff; after that, there''s a fee for help. Researchers can also share information through a listserv devoted to the database.

Proper citation: Add Health (National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health) (RRID:SCR_007434) Copy   

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http://compbio.soe.ucsc.edu/yeast_introns.html

Database of information about the spliceosomal introns of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Listed are known spliceosomal introns in the yeast genome and the splice sites actually used are documented. Through the use of microarrays designed to monitor splicing, they are beginning to identify and analyze splice site context in terms of the nature and activities of the trans-acting factors that mediate splice site recognition. In version 3.0, expression data that relates to the efficiency of splicing relative to other processes in strains of yeast lacking nonessential splicing factors is included. These data are displayed on each intron page for browsing and can be downloaded for other types of analysis.

Proper citation: Yeast Intron Database (RRID:SCR_007144) Copy   

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https://obofoundry.org/ontology/cl.html

Ontology designed as a structured controlled vocabulary for cell types. It was constructed for use by the model organism and other bioinformatics databases. It includes cell types from prokaryotes, mammals, and fungi. The ontology is available in the formats adopted by the Open Biological Ontologies umbrella and is designed to be used in the context of model organism genome and other biological databases.

Proper citation: Cell Type Ontology (RRID:SCR_004251) Copy   

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http://www.orbitproject.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on May 29, 2014. The orbit project was a registry of biomedical resources.

Proper citation: OrbitProject (RRID:SCR_010463) Copy   

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http://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/CARDS_Database.aspx

Database of federally funded research projects pertaining to dietary supplements. CARDS contains projects funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Institutes and Centers (ICs) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) beginning with fiscal year 1999, the first year that NIH ICs began reporting research related to dietary supplements. Projects funded by other Federal agencies will be added to CARDS as they become available. The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) will post notices on its website and listserv when CARDS updates are completed. Codes assigned to each research project allow the CARDS user to identify: * research related to specific dietary supplement ingredients; for example, vitamin E or St. John''''s wort * the type of study; for example, a Phase III study or an animal study * health outcomes or biological effects; for example, osteoporosis or antioxidant function * whether the research is directly related or indirectly related to dietary supplements. For example, a clinical trial comparing bone density in women given a daily calcium supplement versus a placebo would be classified as directly related to dietary supplements. A study examining the activation of steroid hormone receptors by supplemental vitamin D in cell culture would be classified as indirectly related to dietary supplements because the direct physiological or health effects of vitamin D supplementation are not being studied. A search of the CARDS database can be used to sort and tabulate information for a variety of purposes. For example, a researcher may want to know which ICs at the NIH fund research on herbal supplement ingredients. A consumer may want to know if the Federal government is supporting research on a popular dietary supplement ingredient such as vitamin C.

Proper citation: CARDS Database (RRID:SCR_009011) Copy   

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https://github.com/wlloyduw/ContainerProfiler

Software tool supports profiling resource utilization including CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics of containerized tasks. Resource utilization metrics are obtained across three levels: virtual machine (VM)/host, container, and process. Implementation leverages facilities provided by Linux operating system that is integral with Docker containers.

Proper citation: ContainerProfiler (RRID:SCR_023770) Copy   

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https://www.agilent.com/en/product/next-generation-sequencing/hybridization-based-next-generation-sequencing-ngs/ngs-automation-platforms/bravo-ngs-232819

Workstation is built on Bravo automated liquid handling robot preconfigured for library prep and target enrichment using Next-Generation Sequencing protocols. Workstation modules add microplate handling. Intuitive Agilent VWorks software enables setup of preprogrammed protocols and allows users to create custom protocols., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Agilent Bravo NGS (RRID:SCR_019473) Copy   

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http://hnrim.nih.gov/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 23,2022. Database of human nutrition research and research training activities supported by the federal government. Information regarding trends in nutrition research, specific institutions and investigators involved in this research, or areas of agency emphases can be obtained from database searches or from published summary reports. Data for the system is prepared and submitted by participating agencies, and is updated annually. The database contains several thousand projects for each of fiscal years 1985present. Participating agencies include the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Agency for International Development, the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, National Science Foundation, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Proper citation: Human Nutrition Research Information Management (RRID:SCR_001471) Copy   

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http://www.jcvi.org/mpidb

Database that collects and provides all known physical microbial interactions. Currently, 24,295 experimentally determined interactions among proteins of 250 bacterial species/strains can be browsed and downloaded. These microbial interactions have been manually curated from the literature or imported from other databases (IntAct, DIP, BIND, MINT) and are linked to 26,578 experimental evidences (PubMed ID, PSI-MI methods). In contrast to these databases, interactions in MPIDB are further supported by 68,346 additional evidences based on interaction conservation, co-purification, and 3D domain contacts (iPfam, 3did). (spoke/matrix) binary interactions inferred from pull-down experiments are not included.

Proper citation: MPIDB (RRID:SCR_001898) Copy   

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http://ecogene.org/

Database that contains updated information about the Escherichia coli K-12 genome and proteome sequences, including extensive gene bibliographies. Users are able to download customized tables, perform Boolean query comparisons, generate sets of paired DNA sequences, and download any E. coli K-12 genomic DNA sub-sequence. BLAST functions, microarray data, an alphabetical index of genes, and gene overlap queries are also available. The Database Table Downloads Page provides a full list of EG numbers cross-referenced to the new cross-database ECK numbers and other common accession numbers, as well as gene names and synonyms. Monthly release archival downloads are available, but the live, daily updated version of EcoGene is the default mysql database for download queries.

Proper citation: EcoGene (RRID:SCR_002437) Copy   

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