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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.

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http://www.iarc.fr/

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC''s mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer prevention and control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

Proper citation: International Agency for Research on Cancer (RRID:SCR_005422) Copy   

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http://www.nammfoundation.org/

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry. FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES: * Research: The NAMM Foundation provides support for projects that explore the impact of active music making during various stages of life and on human experience and conditions. The Foundation then promotes this research through the media to educate people of all ages about the proven benefits of playing music. * Program Grants: The NAMM Foundation supports innovative community-based music learning programs that allow more people the opportunity to experience the proven benefits of active music making. In 2010, the NAMM Foundation provided close to $600,000 in grants to worthy organizations and programs. * Wanna Play Fund: Wanna Play? is a public education campaign designed by NAMM in 2006 to raise awareness of the many benefits of music making and inspire people of all ages and talent levels to become active music makers. Initiated in September 2009, the Foundation''s Wanna Play Fund seeks public donations for programs and activities that expand access to music education and participation in music making for people of all ages. Donations to the Wanna Play Fund will be used to provide musical instruments to schools that are expanding or re-instating music education programs. * The Museum of Making Music: The mission of the Museum of Making Music is to celebrate the rich history and encourage the future of music making. The one-of-a-kind museum invites all NAMM Members to tour the Museum FREE of charge. Located in the NAMM Industry Headquarters in beautiful Carlsbad, Calif., the museum is a great way to experience first-hand the impact of the music products industry over the last 100 years. For more information about the museum or its activities, call 877-551-9976 or visit www.museumofmakingmusic.org. * SupportMusic Coaltion and Music Education Advocacy: The NAMM Foundation seeks to strengthen music education in schools and communities nationwide through its SupportMusic Coalition and website. Music and the arts are vital to every child''s education. SupportMusic provides tools and resources to advance community support for music education with the idea that local parents, teachers, students and advocates CAN make a difference! The NAMM Foundation also annually releases a list of the ������??Best Communities for Music Education������?? honoring schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to music and arts as part of a well-rounded education for every child.

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http://www.thehamner.org/technology-and-development/technology-transfer/index.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on June 24, 2013. BMDExpress is a Java application used to analyze dose-response data from microarray experiments. The program was designed to perform a stepwise analysis on microarray data that combines bench mark dose (BMD) calculations with gene ontology (GO) classification analysis. The combination provides dose estimates at which different cellular processes are altered at a defined increase in risk based on expression levels in the untreated controls. The fitting of the data to the statistical models (linear, 2 polynomial models, 3 polynomial, and power models) is performed using source code borrowed from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency''''s BMDS software. The MPPD model is a computational model that can be used for estimating human and rat airway particle dosimetry. The model is applicable to risk assessment, research, and education. The MPPD model calculates the deposition and clearance of monodisperse and polydisperse aerosols in the respiratory tracts of rats and human adults and children (deposition only) for particles ranging in size from ultrafine (0.01 m) to coarse (20 m). The models are based on single-path and multiple-path methods for tracking air flow and calculating aerosol deposition in the lung. The single-path method calculates deposition in a typical path per airway generation, while the multiple-path method calculates particle deposition in all airways of the lung and provides lobar-specific and airway-specific information. Within each airway, deposition is calculated using theoretically derived efficiencies for deposition by diffusion, sedimentation, and impaction within the airway or airway bifurcation. Filtration of aerosols by the head is determined using empirical efficiency functions. The MPPD model includes calculations of particle clearance in the lung following deposition. Eight tutorials are provided so that the user can learn to interact with the software.

Proper citation: The Hamner Institute for Health Sciences: BMDExpress and The multiple-path particle dosimetry (RRID:SCR_005511) Copy   

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http://www.labman.org

On March 8, 2008 in Havana, the Latin American Network for Brain Mapping (LABMAN) was created with participants from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. The focus of LABMAN is to promote neuroimaging and systems neuroscience in the region through the implementation of training and exchange programs, and to increase public awareness of the Latin American potential to contribute both to basic and applied research in human brain mapping. The immediate LABMAN goals are to: * Train specialists in all major imaging techniques. * Expedite the transfer of new scientific and technical knowledge from abroad. * Increase the scientific productivity of the region. * Drastically increase the awareness of local governments, international organizations and of the general public of brain mapping results on potential. * Organize multinational projects in areas of special relevance to the region, e.g. nutrition, pediatric development, neurodegeneration. Latin American Brain Mapping Network (LABMAN) participants : * Cuban Neuroscience Center * University of Buenos Aires * University of Sao Paulo * Universidad del Valle, Cal��, Colombia * UAM Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico

Proper citation: Latin American Brain Mapping Network (LABMAN) (RRID:SCR_005509) Copy   

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http://www.bscs.org/science-mental-illness

A set of lessons for students used to gain insight into the biological basis of mental illnesses and how scientific evidence and research can help us understand its causes and lead to treatments and, ultimately, cures. Both the Web version and the free supplement are available. It is a creative, inquiry-based instruction program designed to promote active learning and stimulate student interest in medical topics. This curriculum supplement aims to help students experience the process of scientific inquiry and develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and methods of science.

Proper citation: Science of Mental Illness: Grades 6- 8 (RRID:SCR_005612) Copy   

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http://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/feature/index.htm

The NIH Office of Science Education (OSE) coordinates science education activities at the NIH and develops and sponsors science education projects in house. These programs serve elementary, secondary, and college students and teachers and the public. Activities * Develop curriculum supplements and other educational materials related to medicine and research through collaborations with scientific experts at NIH * Maintain a website as a central source of information about NIH science education resources * Establish national model programs in public science education, such as the NIH Mini-Med School and Science in the Cinema * Promote science education reform as outlined in the National Science Education Standards and related guidelines The OSE was established in 1991 within the Office of Science Policy of the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health. The NIH is the world''s foremost biomedical research center and the U.S. federal government''s focal point for such research. It is one of the components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Office of Science Education (OSE) plans, develops, and coordinates a comprehensive science education program to strengthen and enhance efforts of the NIH to attract young people to biomedical and behavioral science careers and to improve science literacy in both adults and children. The function of the Office is as follows: (1) develops, supports, and directs new program initiatives at all levels with special emphasis on targeting students in grades kindergarten to 16, their educators and parents, and the general public; (2) advises NIH leadership on science education issues; (3) examines and evaluates research and emerging trends in science education and literacy for policy making; (4) works closely with the NIH extramural, intramural, women''s health, laboratory animal research, and minority program offices on science education special issues and programs to ensure coordination of NIH efforts; (5) works with NIH institutes, centers, and divisions to enhance communication of science education activities; and (6) works cooperatively with other public- and private-sector organizations to develop and coordinate activities.

Proper citation: NIH Office of Science Education (RRID:SCR_005603) Copy   

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http://national_databank.mclean.org

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented September 6, 2016. A publicly accessible data repository to provide neuroscience investigators with secure access to cohort collections. The Databank collects and disseminates gene expression data from microarray experiments on brain tissue samples, along with diagnostic results from postmortem studies of neurological and psychiatric disorders. All of the data that is derived from studies of the HBTRC collection is being incorporated into the National Brain Databank. This data is available to the general public, although strict precautions are undertaken to maintain the confidentiality of the brain donors and their family members. The system is designed to incorporate MIAME and MAGE-ML based microarray data sharing standards. Data from various types of studies conducted on brain tissue in the HBTRC collection will be available from studies using different technologies, such as gene expression profiling, quantitative RT-PCR, situ hybridization, and immunocytochemistry and will have the potential for providing powerful insights into the subregional and cellular distribution of genes and/or proteins in different brain regions and eventually in specific subregions and cellular subtypes.

Proper citation: National Brain Databank (RRID:SCR_003606) Copy   

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http://www.nimh.nih.gov/educational-resources/index.shtml

A portal to educational resources.

Proper citation: NIMH Educational Resources (RRID:SCR_004045) Copy   

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http://www.brain-dynamics.net/

The Brain Dynamics Centre (BDC) is a network of centers and units. It achieves a unique exploration of the healthy brain and disorders of brain function. It translates these insights into new ways to tailor treatments to the individual. There approach is: "integrative neuroscience" - bringing together clinical observations, theory, and modern imaging technologies. And it's theoretical framework derives from linking physiology, psychology and evolution. Additionally, BDC also actively researches ADHD and conduct disorder, stress and trauma-related problems, depression and anxiety, anorexia nervosa, psychosis (including early onset) and conversion disorders. The research facilities DBC include assessment, rooms, two cognition-brain function laboratories, genotyping and an MRI Suite with 1.5 and 3T GE systems. BDC is the coordinating site for an international network - BRAINnet. It has over 180 members, and coordinates access to the first standardized database on the human brain for scientific purposes: Brain Resource International Database.

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http://www.gmu.edu/departments/krasnow/

The Krasnow Institute seeks to expand understanding of mind, brain, and intelligence by conducting research at the intersection of the separate fields of cognitive psychology, neurobiology, and the computer-driven study of artificial intelligence and complex adaptive systems. These separate disciplines increasingly overlap and promise progressively deeper insight into human thought processes. The Institute also examines how new insights from cognitive science research can be applied for human benefit in the areas of mental health, neurological disease, education, and computer design. It is this informed access to mind and brain that is the core of the mission of The Krasnow Institute. While their goals and tools are scientific, they also are fully cognizant of the applications of the results for the benefit of mankind, in areas like mental health, neurological diseases, and computer design. In asking the major questions they realized the necessity of being flexible, innovative, and trans-disciplinary. Therefore, they became dedicated to bringing together scholars from a wide variety of specialties and providing a milieu where they can be both productive and interactive. This institute will provide these researchers with the tools required to move ahead and create an environment of optimal scientific integrity coupling innovation with risk taking. The Krasnow institute is especially attuned to the deep insights from evolutionary biology, which is at the root of understanding all organismic functions including cognition; computer studies of complex systems, which present a revolution in our ability to deal with the world of interactive agents; and a long history of cognitive psychology, which provides a huge data base of human abilities and responses. It also continues to develop its long-term research program based on the contributions of George Mason University faculty holding joint appointments at Krasnow and other GMU academic departments. Additionally, the Krasnow Institute Department of Molecular Neuroscience, together with the College of Science (COS) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), oversees the campus-wide Neuroscience Council in developing the Neuroscience PhD curriculum. Research groups in the Krasnow institute include: - Adaptive Systems Laboratory - Center for Neural Dynamics - Center for Social Complexity - Center for the Study of Neuroeconomics o Neuroeconomics Laboratory - Comparative Vertebrate Neurobiology Research Group - Center for Neuroinformatics, Neural Structures, and Neuroplasticity (CN3) o Computational and Experimental Neuroplasticity (CENlab) o Computational Neuroanatomy Group o Physiological and Behavioral Neuroscience in Juveniles (PBNJ) Lab - Receptor Complexes and Signaling Lab - Krasnow Investigations of Developmental Learning and Behavior (KIDLAB) - Neuro Imaging Core of the Krasnow Institute

Proper citation: George Mason University: Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study (RRID:SCR_001741) Copy   

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http://surfer.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/

Open source software suite for processing and analyzing human brain MRI images. Used for reconstruction of brain cortical surface from structural MRI data, and overlay of functional MRI data onto reconstructed surface. Contains automatic structural imaging stream for processing cross sectional and longitudinal data. Provides anatomical analysis tools, including: representation of cortical surface between white and gray matter, representation of the pial surface, segmentation of white matter from rest of brain, skull stripping, B1 bias field correction, nonlinear registration of cortical surface of individual with stereotaxic atlas, labeling of regions of cortical surface, statistical analysis of group morphometry differences, and labeling of subcortical brain structures.Operating System: Linux, macOS.

Proper citation: FreeSurfer (RRID:SCR_001847) Copy   

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http://www.sanbi.ac.za/resources/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 23, 2022. The South African National Bioinformatics Institute delivers biomedical discovery appropriate to both international and African context. Researchers at SANBI perform the highest level of research and provide excellence in education. Research at SANBI has set well recognized milestones in the field of computational biology. The tools and techniques used have not only been developed but also implemented across heterogeneous domains of advanced research. Local and international efforts have driven our discoveries. Until recently, the core of SANBIs research has focused upon gene expression biology. Methods developed and applied at SANBI revolve around a greater understanding of the underlying causes of diseases. SANBI approaches the problem by comparison of genes, genomes and transcriptomes. It uses computational gene expression biology to create novel biological insights and to provide biomarkers for experimental validation. It also performs analysis of human genome variation, transcriptional diversity on both the expression and splicing level and the unravelling of transcriptional regulatory networks. Resources - Hinv, STACKdb, Malaria resources and Trypanosome databases are available for on-line seaching. - SANBI offers WCD, STACKdb, stackPACK and eVOC and the eVOKE viewer as tools that can be downloaded. Sponsors: SANBI receives funding and support from a range of organisations in South Africa and Internationally. Organisations currently supporting SANBI include: South Africa * South African Medical Research Council * South African AIDS Vaccine Initiative * National Bioinformatics Network * National Research Foundation * Claude Leon Foundation * International Business Machines Inc. Europe * European Unions 6th Framework Programme * World Health Organization USA * US National Institutes of Health * Fogarty International Centre * Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

Proper citation: South African National Bioinformatics Institute: Resources (RRID:SCR_001867) Copy   

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http://opencourse.org/Collaboratories/harveyproject/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented August 23, 2016. It is an international collaboration of educators, researchers, physicians, students, programmers, instructional designers and graphic artists working together to build interactive, dynamic human physiology course materials on the Web. Sponsors: This work has received funding from the US National Science Foundation.

Proper citation: Harvey Project: Open Course Collaboratories (RRID:SCR_001887) Copy   

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http://www-genome.stanford.edu/

This resource hyperlinks to systematic analysis projects, resources, laboratories, and departments at Stanford University.

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http://www.ptsd.va.gov

We are the center of excellence for research and education on the prevention, understanding, and treatment of PTSD. Our Center has seven divisions across the country. Although we provide no direct clinical care, our purpose is to improve the well-being and understanding of American Veterans. We conduct cutting edge research and apply resultant findings to: Advance the Science and Promote Understanding of Traumatic Stress. The National Center has emerged as the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD. Its vision is to be the foremost leader in information on PTSD and trauma; information generated internally through its extensive research program, and information synthesized from published scientific research and collective clinical experience that is efficiently disseminated to the field. The Center is organized to facilitate rapid translation of science into practice, assuring that the latest research findings inform clinical care; and translation of practice into science, assuring that questions raised by clinical challenges are addressed using rigorous experimental protocols. By drawing on the specific expertise vested at each separate division (e.g., behavioral, neuroscientific, etc.), the National Center provides a unique infrastructure within which to implement multidisciplinary initiatives regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD.

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http://www.cogneurosociety.org/

The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) is committed to the development of mind and brain research aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition. Since its founding in 1994, the Society has been dedicated to bringing its 2000 worldwide members the latest research and dialogues in order to facilitate public, professional and scientific discourse. The term cognitive neuroscience has now been with us for almost three decades, and identifies an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nature of thought. Our members, who are engaged in research focused on elucidating the biological underpinnings of mental processes, form a network of scientists and scholars working at the interface of mind, brain and behavior research. The findings of this research are presented at our member-supported annual scientific conference. The three-day program of plenary speakers, symposia, posters and special events covers all aspects of cognitive neuroscience research. The Society also disseminates information regarding employment opportunities, training fellowships, research grants, and information on related scientific conferences in its monthly newsletter. Our members can receive the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience at a substantial discount.

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http://bbrfoundation.org/

The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression) is committed to alleviating the suffering of mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Additionally, learn about brain and behavior disorders and upcoming events.
100% of all donor contributions for research are invested in NARSAD Grants leading to discoveries in understanding causes and improving treatments of disorders in children and adults, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic stress disorders. Over a quarter of a century, we have awarded nearly $300 million worldwide to more than 3,000 scientists carefully selected by our prestigious Scientific Council. We receive no government funding. All of our work relies on contributions from families, foundations and other caring donors.

Proper citation: Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (RRID:SCR_001992) Copy   

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http://brainmapping.org/

This is a topical portal dedicated to the communication of news, science, and information of interest to the brain mapping community, and to sharing and promoting the science of brain mapping. The purpose and goal of brain mapping is to advance the understanding of the relationship between structure and function in the human brain. Scientists in this field seek to gain knowledge of the physical processes that underly human sensation, attention, awareness and cognition. These results are immediately applicable to surgical intervention, to the design of medical interventions and to the treatment of psychological and psychiatric disorders.

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http://www.iscbfm.org/

The International Society for Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism is a corporation operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting the advancement of education in the science of cerebral blood flow and metabolism throughout the world. The ISCBFM produces a quarterly newsletter, an official journal (Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism), have a yearly meeting, opportunities to host summer schools and a job board. ISCBFM members organize summer schools which are courses that have the aim to bring together young and experienced scientists for educational purposes. The biennial Brain Meetings also have a substantial part of the time allocated for educational purposes for young scientists interested in the field of cerebral blood flow and metabolism. Preference will be given to suggestions that are seen as a complement to scheduled courses in connection with the Brain Meetings and to courses that are given in between Brain Meetings.

Proper citation: ISCBFM - International Society for Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism (RRID:SCR_001989) Copy   

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