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https://www.bu.edu/tech/support/research/whats-happening/highlights/earlab/

Freely-accessible auditory databases as well as custom designed modeling and data analysis software tools. A fully functional online auditory modeling environment is also available, as well as downloadable models in several languages. The models cover many aspects of auditory function and at many different levels of detail ranging from multi-compartment celluar models to high-level abstractions of large portions of the auditory pathway. Currently a few models are available that can be run online and others are available for downloading. EarLab also provides custom cross-platform software for creating your own distributed auditory modeling environment, as well as software for analyzing the results from experimentation. A database of auditory modules is available for online use or download for the distributed auditory modeling environment, as well as instructions and specifications for creating your own modules. All these databases and custom software tools can be used in a wide variety of hearing research applications. This unique resource provides a wealth of information on auditory processing in humans and other animals. Mathematical models are also provided.

Proper citation: EarLab (RRID:SCR_001798) Copy   

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https://gene.sfari.org/database/human-gene/

Curated public database for autism research built on information extracted from the studies on molecular genetics and biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The genetic information includes data from linkage and association studies, cytogenetic abnormalities, and specific mutations associated with ASD. New gene submissions are welcome. Modules: * Human Gene: thoroughly annotated list of genes that have been studied in the context of autism, with information on the genes themselves, relevant references from the literature, and the nature of the evidence. Uniquely, SFARI Gene incorporates information on both common and rare variants. * Animal Model: information about lines of genetically modified mice that represent potential models of autism. This information includes the nature of the targeting construct, the background strain and, most importantly, a thorough summary of the phenotypic features of the mice that are most relevant to autism. * Protein Interaction (PIN): compilation of all known direct protein interactions for those gene products implicated in autism. It presents both graphical and tabular views of interactomes, highlighting connections between autism candidate genes. Each protein interaction is manually verified by consultation with the primary reference. * Copy Number Variant (CNV): a parallel resource providing genetic information about all known copy number variants linked to autism. * Gene Scoring: includes a "score" for each autism candidate gene, based on an assessment of the strength of human genetic evidence.

Proper citation: AutDB (RRID:SCR_001872) Copy   

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https://physiomeproject.org/

The Physiome Project is a worldwide public domain effort to provide a computational framework for understanding human and other eukaryotic physiology. It aims to develop integrative models at all levels of biological organization, from genes to the whole organism via gene regulatory networks, protein pathways, integrative cell function, and tissue and whole organ structure/function relations. Additionally, an important goal of the project is to develop applications for teaching physiology. Current projects include the development of: - ontologies to organize biological knowledge and access to databases - markup languages to encode models of biological structure and function in a standard format for sharing between different application programs and for re-use as components of more comprehensive models - databases of structure at the cell, tissue and organ levels - software to render computational models of cell function such as ion channel electrophysiology, cell signaling and metabolic pathways, transport, motility, the cell cycle, etc. in 2 & 3D graphical form - software for displaying and interacting with the organ models which will allow the user to move across all spatial scales Sponsors: This project is supported by the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS), the IEEE Engineering. in Medicine and Biology (EMBS), and the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE)

Proper citation: International Union of Physiological Sciences: Physiome Project (RRID:SCR_001760) Copy   

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http://mousecyc.jax.org/

A manually curated database of both known and predicted metabolic pathways for the laboratory mouse. It has been integrated with genetic and genomic data for the laboratory mouse available from the Mouse Genome Informatics database and with pathway data from other organisms, including human. The database records for 1,060 genes in Mouse Genome Informatics (MGI) are linked directly to 294 pathways with 1,790 compounds and 1,122 enzymatic reactions in MouseCyc. (Aug. 2013) BLAST and other tools are available. The initial focus for the development of MouseCyc is on metabolism and includes such cell level processes as biosynthesis, degradation, energy production, and detoxification. MouseCyc differs from existing pathway databases and software tools because of the extent to which the pathway information in MouseCyc is integrated with the wealth of biological knowledge for the laboratory mouse that is available from the Mouse Genome Informatics (MGI) database.

Proper citation: MouseCyc (RRID:SCR_001791) Copy   

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http://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS/

The primary mission of the Living Links Center is to study human evolution by investigating our close genetic, anatomical, cognitive, and behavioral similarities with great apes. The Living Links Center was established for primate studies that shed light on human behavioral evolution. It is an integrated part of the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, which is the nation's oldest and largest primate center. The Living Links Center is home to two socially housed groups of chimpanzees and two socially housed groups of capuchin monkeys. The research conducted in this center is broken down into four categories: - Chimpanzees: Chimpanzee research at the Living Links Center is conducted at the Yerkes Field Station, which is home to two socially housed chimpanzee groups known as FS1 and FS2. Each mixed gender group of 12 individuals lives in a large outdoor enclosure with wooden climbing structures and play objects attached to an indoor sleeping area. FS1 and FS2 can hear, but not see each other because their enclosures are ~200m apart and separated by a small hill. Chimpanzee research is conducted on a volunteer basis with members of each group. - Elephants: This newly found presence of mirror self-recognition in elephants, previously predicted due to their well-known social complexity, is thought to relate to empathetic tendencies and the ability to distinguish oneself from others. As a result of this study, the elephant now joins a cognitive elite among animals commensurate with its well-known complex social life and high level of intelligence. Although elephants are far more distantly related to us than the great apes, they seem to have evolved similar social and cognitive capacities making complex social systems and intelligence part of this picture. These parallels between humans and elephants suggest a convergent cognitive evolution possibly related to complex sociality and cooperation. - Capuchin Monkeys: Though there are several different species of capuchin monkey, the one most widely studied in captivity by Living Links, is the brown, or tufted, capuchin (Cebus apella). - Collaborative Projects: projects with collaborators around the world. Sponsors: This center is supported by the Yerkes National Primate Research Center.

Proper citation: Living Links: Center for the Advanced Study of Ape and Human Evolution (RRID:SCR_001776) Copy   

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http://bmi.neuroinf.jp/

Databases of accumulating BMI (Brain Machine Interfaces)-related experimental data, mathematical models, and tools generated in neuroscience, computational theory, and robotics. Databases include: # Database of BMI (Brain Machine Interfaces)-related papers: More than 3500 BMI-related papers are registered. Each paper has original tags, for example, recording method and subject, for easy searching. # Database of original contents: BMI-related materials (Movie, Picture, Data, Program) provided by scientists. # Database of BMI-related research sites: 185 BMI-related research sites in the world (university, institute and company) are registered. The research site can be searched either by the location using clickable map or by the field of interest. # Database of BMI-related materials: Links to BMI-related materials (Movie, Picture, Document, Data, Program) are listed. You can easily find materials of your interest since each material is classified into research field. # BMI-related column: The columns are written by researchers specialized in BMI. Original contents include: * Neuronal activity during performance of a memory-guided movement * Reconstructed visual images from human fMRI activity * fMRI data and program for visual image reconstruction * Brain sections of monkeys, stained for several gene markers * Cortical Box Method: The Cortical box method is an analytical method that standardizes the serial coronal sections of rodent cortex for quantitative analysis. * Multineuron activity in monkey prefrontal cortex * Monkey Atlas: **Brain sections of monkeys, stained for AChE, ER81 mRNA and Sema3E mRNA - These pictures are low-resolution photos of serial brain sections of monkeys, stained for AChE as well as for ER81 and Sema3E mRNAs. The compressed file contains JPEG photos and html files for web browser navigation. Other materials are available at our website BraInSitu dedicated for in situ hybridization resources for brains. BraInSitu http://www.nibb.ac.jp/brish/indexE.html ** MRI Brain Atlas of Japanese Snow Monkey (Macaca Fuscata) at different ages - MRI Brain Atlas of Japanese Snow Monkey (Macaca Fuscata) at different ages ** The Stereotaxic MRI Brain Atlas of Japanese Snow Monkey - The Stereotaxic MRI Brain Atlas of Japanese Snow Monkey * Monkey M1 BMI ** m-file for checking the results of wrist angle estimation- This program is m-file to train the relationship between joint angles and EMG signals using artificial neural network. The input signals are four EMG signals and the output signals are joint angles of wrist, such as flexion/extension, radial deviation/uln ** m-file for training of wrist angle estimation -This program is m-file to train the relationship between joint angles and EMG signals using artificial neural network. The input signals are four EMG signals and the output signals are joint angles of wrist, such as flexion/extension, radial deviation/ulnar deviation.ar deviation. ** M1 Neuronal Activity during monkey performing a motor task - video/x-ms-wmv ** Muscle tension - To estimate muscle tension from raw emg signal ** raw EMG signal - Raw EMG signal for 5 seconds ** training data of wrist angle and emg signal - This program is m-file to train the relationship between joint angles and EMG signals using artificial neural network. The input signals are four EMG signals and the output signals are joint angles of wrist, such as flexion/extension, radial deviation/ulnar deviation. ** Weight file of neural network - This program is m-file to train the relationship between joint angles and EMG signals using artificial neural network. The input signals are four EMG signals and the output signals are joint angles of wrist, such as flexion/extension, radial deviation/ulnar deviation. * Multineuron activity in monkey prefrontal cortex: Multineuron activity in monkey prefrontal cortex recorded by 3 tetrodes. Vertical 4 lines indicate one tetrode. Adjacent tetrodes are around 500 micron apart to each other.

Proper citation: Brain Machine Interface Platform (RRID:SCR_001813) Copy   

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http://www.linkrbrain.eu

An online tool for managing and viewing datasets. Data can be viewed in 2D or 3D with activation points as points clouds or projections on the cortex surface. Data can be imported as a NIfTI file or a list of activation peaks and results can be exported as a PDF file.

Proper citation: linkRbrain (RRID:SCR_014562) Copy   

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http://dabi.loni.usc.edu/

Organize, Store, Disseminate, Analyze and Visualize Invasive Neurophysiology Data. Shared archive and resource for human invasive neurophysiology data that have been established by Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative along with software tools for data uploading, visualization and analysis. Users can view and query datasets through online interface but cannot access raw data. Platform utilizes centralized and federated model. Investigators may upload data to central archive or house it themselves.

Proper citation: Data Archive BRAIN Initiative (RRID:SCR_017114) Copy   

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http://pathwaynet.princeton.edu/

Web user interface for interaction predictions of human gene networks and integrative analysis of user data types that takes advantage of data from diverse tissue and cell-lineage origins. Predicts presence of functional association and interaction type among human genes or its protein products on whole genome scale. Used to analyze experimetnal gene in context of interaction networks.

Proper citation: PathwayNet (RRID:SCR_017353) Copy   

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https://ccb-web.cs.uni-saarland.de/tissueatlas

Human miRNA tissue atlas. Database showing distribution of miRNA expression across human tissues.

Proper citation: TissueAtlas (RRID:SCR_017352) Copy   

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https://hnn.brown.edu/

Open source software package for circuit level interpretation of human EEG/MEG data. Software tool for interpreting cellular and network origin of human MEG/EEG data. Simulates electrical activity of neocortical cells and circuits that generate primary electrical currents underlying EEG/MEG recordings. Designed for researchers and clinicians, without computational neural modeling experience, to develop and test hypothesis on circuit origin of their data.

Proper citation: Human Neocortical Neurosolver (RRID:SCR_017437) Copy   

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http://www.ariesepigenomics.org.uk/

Portal for epigenomic information on range of human tissues, including DNA methylation data on peripheral blood at multiple time points across lifecourse. Provides web interface to browse methylation variation between groups of individuals and across time.

Proper citation: Accessible Resource for Integrated Epigenomics Studies (RRID:SCR_017492) Copy   

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http://www.epigenomes.ca/data-release/

Network to connect Canadian epigenetics researchers and expand their reach to broader health research community in Canada and beyond. Curated epigenomics sequence focused on common human diseases.

Proper citation: Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium Network (RRID:SCR_017491) Copy   

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https://hirnetwork.org/consortium/hpac

Consortium is investigating physical and functional organization of human islet tissue environment, cell-cell relationships within pancreatic tissue ecosystem, and contributions of non endocrine components (acinar, ductal, vascular, perivascular, neuronal, lymphatic, immune) to islet cell function and dysfunction. HPAC consists of research grants as well as the Human Pancreas Analysis Program (HPAP).

Proper citation: HIRN Human Pancreas Analysis Consortium (RRID:SCR_017583) Copy   

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http://www.jwatcher.ucla.edu

Software Java tool for quantitative analysis of behavior. Used to address any theoretical problem that requires complex sequence of actions to be scored by human observer. Runs on microcomputer providing Java Virtual Machine[TM] and has been tested on Windows[TM] and Macintosh[TM] systems. Legacy version (version 0.9) works on older systems (Macintosh OS-9 and Windows-98), while Version 1.0 works well on Macintosh OS-X and Windows XP systems. JWatcher Video works best on Windows XP systems and has reduced functionality running in Macintosh OS-X. JWatcher-Palm can be used to acquire data on Palm OS[TM] equipped device and analyze it on your main computer.

Proper citation: JWatcher (RRID:SCR_017595) Copy   

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https://motrpac-data.org/

National research consortium designed to discover and perform preliminary characterization of range of molecular transducers that underlie effects of physical activity in humans. Used to study molecular changes that occur during and after exercise and to advance understanding of how physical activity improves and preserves health. Six year program into mechanisms of how physical activity improves health and prevents disease led by NIH Office of Strategic Coordination, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute on Aging, and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

Proper citation: MoTrPAC Data Hub (RRID:SCR_017611) Copy   

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http://www.biobankcentral.org/resource/wwibb.php

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on March 27, 2013. Web-based portal to connect all the constituencies in the global biobank community. The project seeks to increase the transparency and accessibility of the scientific research process by connecting researchers with an additional source of funding - microinvestments received from the broader online community. In exchange for these public investments, researchers will maintain research logs detailing the play-by-play progress made in their project, as well as publishing all of their data in a public database under a science commons license. These research projects, in turn, will serve to continually update a research-based neuroscience-based human brain & body curriculum. Biobanks are the meeting point of two major information trends in biomedical research: the generation of huge amounts of genomic and other laboratory data, and the electronic capture and integration of patient clinical records. They are comprised of large numbers of human biospecimens supplemented with clinical data. Biobanks when implemented effectively can harness the power of both genomic and clinical data and serve as a critical bridge between basic and applied research, linking laboratory to patient and getting to cures faster. As science and technology leaders work to address the many challenges facing U.S. biobanks logistical, technical, ethical, financial, intellectual property, and IT BioBank Central will serve as an accurate and timely source of knowledge and news about biorepositories and their role in research and drug development. The Web site also provides a working group venue, patient and public education programs, and a forum for international collaboration and harmonization of best practices.

Proper citation: BioBank Central (RRID:SCR_008645) 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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https://www.humanconnectome.org/software/connectome-workbench

Software brain visualization, analysis and discovery tool for fMRI and dMRI brain imaging data, including functional and structural connectivity data generated by the Human Connectome Project. Used to map brain imaging data. Allows for visualization of outputs from HCP pipelines from single subject, or average data from group of subjects and register that data onto standard brain atlas.

Proper citation: Connectome Workbench (RRID:SCR_008750) Copy   

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http://www.alzresearch.org/index.cfm

A Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) whose goal is to conduct basic and clinical research aimed at understanding Alzheimer's disease. The Center enrolls a variety of individuals for clinical trials, evaluation and follow-up, including: normal control subjects, individuals with mild memory problems, and patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias. Researchers can request data and specimens obtained from ADRC subjects. These include blood or DNA, brain specimens, and cross-sectional or longitudinal clinical and cognitive data, all from ADRC subjects.

Proper citation: Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008757) Copy   

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