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http://senselab.med.yale.edu/ordb/

Database of vertebrate olfactory receptors genes and proteins. It supports sequencing and analysis of these receptors by providing a comprehensive archive with search tools for this expanding family. The database also incorporates a broad range of chemosensory genes and proteins, including the taste papilla receptors (TPRs), vomeronasal organ receptors (VNRs), insect olfaction receptors (IORs), Caenorhabditis elegans chemosensory receptors (CeCRs), and fungal pheromone receptors (FPRs). ORDB currently houses chemosensory receptors for more than 50 organisms. ORDB contains public and private sections which provide tools for investigators to analyze the functions of these very large gene families of G protein-coupled receptors. It also provides links to a local cluster of databases of related information in SenseLab, and to other relevant databases worldwide. The database aims to house all of the known olfactory receptor and chemoreceptor sequences in both nucleotide and amino acid form and serves four main purposes: * It is a repository of olfactory receptor sequences. * It provides tools for sequence analysis. * It supports similarity searches (screens) which reduces duplicate work. * It provides links to other types of receptor information, e.g. 3D models. The database is accessible to two classes of users: * General public www users have full access to all the public sequences, models and resources in the database. * Source laboratories are the laboratories that clone olfactory receptors and submit sequences in the private or public database. They can search any sequence they deposited to the database against any private or public sequence in the database. This user level is suited for laboratories that are actively cloning olfactory receptors.

Proper citation: Olfactory Receptor DataBase (RRID:SCR_007830) Copy   

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http://genomics.senescence.info/

Collection of databases and tools designed to help researchers study the genetics of human ageing using modern approaches such as functional genomics, network analyses, systems biology and evolutionary analyses. A major resource in HAGR is GenAge, which includes a curated database of genes related to human aging and a database of ageing- and longevity-associated genes in model organisms. Another major database in HAGR is AnAge. Featuring over 4,000 species, AnAge provides a compilation of data on aging, longevity, and life history that is ideal for the comparative biology of aging. GenDR is a database of genes associated with dietary restriction based on genetic manipulation experiments and gene expression profiling. Other projects include evolutionary studies, genome sequencing, cancer genomics, and gene expression analyses. The latter allowed them to identify a set of genes commonly altered during mammalian aging which represents a conserved molecular signature of aging. Software, namely in the form of scripts for Perl and SPSS, is made available for users to perform a variety of bioinformatic analyses potentially relevant for studying aging. The Perl toolkit, entitled the Ageing Research Computational Tools (ARCT), provides modules for parsing files, data-mining, searching and downloading data from the Internet, etc. Also available is an SPSS script that can be used to determine the demographic rate of aging for a given population. An extensive list of links regarding computational biology, genomics, gerontology, and comparative biology is also available.

Proper citation: Human Ageing Genomic Resources (RRID:SCR_007700) Copy   

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http://www.adrc.pitt.edu/

A research center associated with the University of Pittsburgh that specializes in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The overall objective of the ADRC is to study the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease, with the aim of improving the reliability of diagnosis of Alzheimer's and developing effective treatment strategies. Current research foci emphasize neuropsychiatry and neuropsychology, molecular genetics and epidemiology, basic neuroscience, and structural and functional imaging that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Specific services at the ADRC include: comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia; evaluation of memory, language, judgment, and other cognitive abilities; and education and counseling for patients and families.

Proper citation: University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008084) Copy   

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http://stroke.nih.gov/

Campaign to help educate the public about the symptoms of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly, with a wide range of materials about stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation available through the site. The campaign includes outreach to consumers and health care professionals using mass media, grassroots outreach, partnerships, and community education.

Proper citation: Know Stroke Campaign (RRID:SCR_008073) Copy   

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http://www.dana.org/resources/brainweb/

BrainWeb provides information and links to validated sites about brain diseases and disorders. These include outside resources reviewed by scientific advisers, as well as articles in Dana publications. Sites listed in BrainWeb detail common brain diseases and disorders, and include general neuroscience and health resources. They offer descriptions of conditions, frequently asked questions, organization contacts, and sources for more information. BrainWeb and its links are suitable for lay readers, including students and educators, as well as people with brain disorders, their families, and caregivers.

Proper citation: Dana Foundation: BrainWeb (RRID:SCR_007996) Copy   

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http://gan.usc.edu

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on July 17, 2013. A data mining platform for the biogerontological-geriatric research community. It enables users to analyze, query, and visualize the aging-related genomic data. Our goal is to facilitate the digestion and usage of the public genomic data. A current focus is on integrative analysis of microarray gene expression data. We are establishing a central database for aging microarray data of six species: human (H. sapiens), rat (R. norvegicus), mouse (M. musculus), "fly" (D. melanogaster), "worm" (C. elegans), and yeast (S. cerevisiae). GAN is equipped with a set of bioinformatics tools for analysis of the microarray data sets, cross-platform and cross-species.

Proper citation: Gene Aging Nexus (RRID:SCR_000735) Copy   

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http://genomics.senescence.info/species/

Curated database of aging and life history in animals, including extensive longevity records and complementary traits for > 4000 vertebrate species. AnAge was primarily developed for comparative biology studies, in particular studies of longevity and aging, but can also be useful for ecological and conservation studies and as a reference for zoos and field biologists.

Proper citation: anage (RRID:SCR_001470) Copy   

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http://www.agid.acl.gov/

An on-line database and query system based on Administration-on-Aging (AoA)-related data files and surveys, and includes population characteristics from the Census Bureau for comparison purposes. Four options or paths through AGID were designed to provide different levels of focus and aggregation of the data from individual data elements within Data-at-a-Glance, to State-level summaries in State Profiles, to detailed, multi-year tables in Custom Tables, and finally, to full database access within Data Files.

Proper citation: AGing Integrated Database (RRID:SCR_002738) Copy   

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http://iadrp.nia.nih.gov/

Database that brings together funded Alzheimer's disease (AD) research supported by public and private organizations both in the US and abroad all categorized using the Common Alzheimer's Disease Research Ontology or CADRO. Launched as a joint collaboration between the National Institute on Aging (NIH) and the Alzheimer's Association, IADRP enables users the ability to assess the portfolios of major organizations (currently 30) for areas of overlap as well as areas of opportunities in which to collaborate and coordinate in a collective effort to advance AD research.

Proper citation: IADRP (RRID:SCR_004043) Copy   

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http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/NACDA/

Archive of data relevant to gerontological and aging research. Used to advance research on aging. Subjects include demographic, social, economic, and psychological characteristics of older adults, physical health and functioning of older adults, and health care needs of older adults. NACDA staff represents team of professional researchers, archivists and technicians who work together to obtain, process, distribute, and promote data relevant to aging research.

Proper citation: National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA) (RRID:SCR_005876) Copy   

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http://www.areds2.org

Study designed to assess the effects of oral supplementation of high doses of macular xanthophylls (lutein and zeaxanthin) and/or omega -3 LCPUFAs (DHA and EPA) for the treatment of AMD and cataract.

Proper citation: AREDS2: The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (RRID:SCR_006306) Copy   

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http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/scientific-resources

A resource that provides information on the vast number of resources available from the National Institute of Aging. NIA maintains approximately 150 primates (Macaca mulatta) at four regional primate centers where aging-related research is conducted. NIA also maintains colonies of aged rats and mice that are used for age-related disease research. This resource supports a multi-institutional study, the Interventions Testing Program (ITP), that investigates diets and dietary supplements that extend lifespan, delay disease and avoid dysfunction. NIA is also in charge of a microarray facility which provides filter arrays of 17,000 mouse cDNA clone sets that were developed at the NIA Intramural Research Program Laboratory of Genetics. NIA supports studies that provide biospecimens that can be shared for later research. This resource also helps the C. elegans Genetic Center at the University of Minnesota, which contains 1,000 strains of C. elegans that can be used for aging studies. This resource also provides a searchable database for epidemiological research on aging. There is access to social and behavioral research materials, including books on aging and health, from the research was conducted and supported by NIA. There are links to federal web sites that are further resources for aging research that were supported by NIA.

Proper citation: NIA Scientific Resources (RRID:SCR_008269) Copy   

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http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dn

A funding resource that supports the research and training for understanding the structure and function of the aging nervous system, with an emphasis on studies involving Alzheimer's disease and age-related dementia. There is an emphasis on brain-behavior relationships. This program is composed of three branches: Neurobiology, Neuropsychology, and Dementias of Aging. The overall aim of this program is to understand the aging nervous system to minimize mental decline and improve the lives of older patients. This resource also includes links to sites for Alzheimer's disease (AD) studies that include: specimen repositories, genetic materials, bio-markers, data, policies on NIA and AD genetics sharing plans, and additional aging or other AD related links.

Proper citation: National Institute on Aging, Division of Neuroscience (RRID:SCR_008257) 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://med.emory.edu/ADRC/index.html

An Alzheimer's research center which focuses on mild cognitive impairment and early diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders. The Center hosts clinical trials in which the public can participate. Its resources for scientists include a tissue and biospecimen banking facility, the Emory neurology database, and research seminars.

Proper citation: Emory Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008761) Copy   

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http://www.msmc.com/neurosciences/wien-center-for-alzheimers-disease-memory-disorders

A joint program between Mount Sinai Medical Center and the University of Miami Department of Psychiatry that seeks an end to Alzheimer's disease and similar disorders through research, diagnosis, education and treatment. The goals are to improve memory and mental responsiveness of Alzheimer's patients, delay the onset of the disease and, ultimately, find a cure. The Wien Center typically conducts multidisciplinary initiatives utilizing clinical trials.

Proper citation: Wien Center For Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders (RRID:SCR_008755) Copy   

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http://www.rad.upenn.edu/sbia/braid/braid_web/index.html

Large-scale archive of normalized digital spatial and functional data with an analytical query mechanism. One of its many applications is the elucidation of brain structure-function relationships. BRAID stores spatially defined data from digital brain images which have been mapped into normalized Cartesian coordinates, allowing image data from large populations of patients to be combined and compared. The database also contains neurological data from each patient and a query mechanism that can perform statistical structure-function correlations. The project is developing database technology for the manipulation and analysis of 3-dimensional brain images derived from MRI, PET, CT, etc. BRAID is based on the PostgreSQL server, an object/relational DBMS, which allows a standard relational DBMS to be augmented with application-specific datatypes and operators. The BRAID project is adding operations and datatypes to support querying, manipulation and analysis of 3D medical images, including: * Image Datatypes: BRAID supports a family of 3D image datatypes, each having an abstract type and an implementation type. Abstract types include boolean (for regions of interest), integer, float, vector (for representing morphological changes), tensor (for representing derivatives and standard deviations of vector images) and color. Implementation types at present include line-segment format and voxel array. * Image Operators: BRAID supports addition of images, multiplication (which is interpreted as intersection for boolean images), coercion of an image''s abstract or implementation type to another value, and determination of volumes of regions of interest. * Statistical Operators: A chi-squared test has been added to SQL as an aggregate operator on pairs of boolean values. * Web Interface: A general-purpose Web gateway allows the results of queries that return computed images to be displayed. You can download the BRAID source code 2.0. This version is developed under postgreSQL 7.3.4., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: BRAID (RRID:SCR_008702) Copy   

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http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/aging/

A center dedicated to research, service, and education concerning aging. MUSC primarily promotes the health, increased longevity, and improved quality of life of senior South Carolinians. This organization does such through the establishment of a national translational research program about aging, the development of a comprehensive/coordinated system of health care delivery for older individuals, and providing health education and outreach to students, faculty members, practicing health providers and the overall public. This center consists of several different research programs, including the Movement Disorder program, Stroke program, Alzheimer's program, Biology of Aging program, Outreach and Education program, and the Clinical Geriatric program.

Proper citation: Medical University of South Carolina Center on Aging (RRID:SCR_008825) Copy   

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http://depts.washington.edu/adrcweb/

Research center investigating the basic mechanisms underlying the development of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, directing particular attention to biomarkers and experimental new treatments. They also continue to search for genetic risk factors underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD). Their main priorities are to find causes, effective treatments, and prevention strategies. Their investigators also are partnering with other Alzheimer's Centers across the country to evaluate promising new medications and other treatments for AD. The ultimate goal of their basic and clinical studies is to improve patient care and function, and improve the quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver. ADRC Cores: * Administration * Clinical Core * Satellite Core * Data Management & Biostatistics * Neuropathology Core * Education & Information Transfer * Genetics

Proper citation: University of Washington Alzheimers Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008814) Copy   

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http://www.legendarypharma.com/chartbg.html

This is a multiscale network diagram of aging pathways, from molecules to organism. The many observable signs of human senescence have been hypothesized by various researchers to result from several primary causes. Close inspection of the biochemical and physiological pathways associated with age-related changes and with the hypothesized causes reveals several parallel cascades of events that involve several important interactions and feedback loops. This network diagram is presented to aid in conceptualizing the many processes and interactions among them, including promising intervention points for therapy development. Environmental effects and proposed interventions are highlighted around the margins of the network. This diagram is maintained on the Web as a reference for researchers and students. Content is updated as new information comes to light. Sponsors: This work has been supported by Legendary Pharmaceuticals. Keywords: Network, Diagram, Human, Cell, Aging, Senescence, Biochemical, Pathway, Physiological, Therapy, Environmental, Researcher, Student,

Proper citation: Fubers Network Diagram of Human Aging (RRID:SCR_008698) Copy   

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