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http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~csuros/quadgt/

Software package for calling single-nucleotide variants in four sequenced genomes comprising a normal-tumor pair and the two parents. Genotypes are inferred using a joint model of parental variant frequencies, de novo germline mutations, and somatic mutations. The model quantifies the descent-by-modification relationships between the unknown genotypes by using a set of parameters in a Bayesian inference setting. Note that you can use it on any subset of the four related genomes, including parent-offspring trios, and normal-tumor pairs without parental samples.

Proper citation: QuadGT (RRID:SCR_000073) Copy   

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http://www.broadinstitute.org/cancer/cga/absolute

Software to estimate purity / ploidy, and from that compute absolute copy-number and mutation multiplicities. When DNA is extracted from an admixed population of cancer and normal cells, the information on absolute copy number per cancer cell is lost in the mixing. The purpose of ABSOLUTE is to re-extract these data from the mixed DNA population. This process begins by generation of segmented copy number data, which is input to the ABSOLUTE algorithm together with pre-computed models of recurrent cancer karyotypes and, optionally, allelic fraction values for somatic point mutations. The output of ABSOLUTE then provides re-extracted information on the absolute cellular copy number of local DNA segments and, for point mutations, the number of mutated alleles.

Proper citation: ABSOLUTE (RRID:SCR_005198) Copy   

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http://compbio.bccrc.ca/software/mutationseq/

A software suite using feature-based classifiers for somatic mutation prediction from paired tumour/normal next-generation sequencing data. mutationSeq has the advantages of integrating different features (e.g., base qualities, mapping qualities, strand bias, and tailed distance features), and validated somatic mutations to make predictions. Given paired normal/tumour bam files, mutationSeq will output the probability of each candidate site being somatic.

Proper citation: mutationSeq (RRID:SCR_006815) Copy   

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http://www.oasis-brains.org/

Project aimed at making neuroimaging data sets of brain freely available to scientific community. By compiling and freely distributing neuroimaging data sets, future discoveries in basic and clinical neuroscience are facilitated.

Proper citation: Open Access Series of Imaging Studies (RRID:SCR_007385) Copy   

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http://ibvd.virtualbrain.org/

A database of brain neuroanatomic volumetric observations spanning various species, diagnoses, and structures for both individual and group results. A major thrust effort is to enable electronic access to the results that exist in the published literature. Currently, there is quite limited electronic or searchable methods for the data observations that are contained in publications. This effort will facilitate the dissemination of volumetric observations by making a more complete corpus of volumetric observations findable to the neuroscience researcher. This also enhances the ability to perform comparative and integrative studies, as well as metaanalysis. Extensions that permit pre-published, non-published and other representation are planned, again to facilitate comparative analyses. Design strategy: The principle organizing data structure is the "publication". Publications report on "groups" of subjects. These groups have "demographic" information as well as "volume" information for the group as a whole. Groups are comprised of "individuals", which also have demographic and volume information for each of the individuals. The finest-grained data structure is the "individual volume record" which contains a volume observation, the units for the observation, and a pointer to the demographic record for individual upon which the observation is derived. A collection of individual volumes can be grouped into a "group volume" observation; the group can be demographically characterized by the distribution of individual demographic observations for the members of the group.

Proper citation: Internet Brain Volume Database (RRID:SCR_002060) Copy   

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http://cbbiweb.uthscsa.edu/KMethylomes/

Datbase and web-based system for visualization and analysis of genome-wide methylation data of human cancers.

Proper citation: Cancer Methylome System (RRID:SCR_012013) Copy   

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http://sourceforge.net/projects/mutascope/

Software suite to analyze data from high throughput sequencing of PCR amplicons, with an emphasis on normal-tumor comparison for the accurate and sensitive identification of low prevalence mutations.

Proper citation: Mutascope (RRID:SCR_001265) Copy   

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http://bbmri-eric.eu

BBMRI is a pan-European and internationally broadly accessible research infrastructure and a network of existing and de novo biobanks and biomolecular resources. The infrastructure will include samples from patients and healthy persons, representing different European populations (with links to epidemiological and health care information), molecular genomic resources and biocomputational tools to optimally exploit this resource for global biomedical research. During the past 3 years BBMRI has grown into a 53-member consortium with over 280 associated organizations (largely biobanks) from over 30 countries, making it the largest research infrastructure project in Europe. During the preparatory phase the concept of a functional pan-European biobank was formulated and has now been presented to Member States of the European Union and for associated states for approval and funding. BBMRI will form an interface between specimens and data (from patients and European populations) and top-level biological and medical research. This can only be achieved through a distributed research infrastructure with operational units in all participating Member States. BBMRI will be implemented under the ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium) legal entity. BBMRI-ERIC foresees headquarters (central coordination) in Graz, Austria, responsible for coordination of the activities of National Nodes established in participating countries. BBMRI is in the process of submitting its application to the European Commission for a legal status under the ERIC regulation, with an expected start date at the end of 2011. Major synergism, gain of statistical power and economy of scale will be achieved by interlinking, standardizing and harmonizing - sometimes even just cross-referencing - a large variety of well-qualified, up-to date, existing and de novo national resources. The network should cover (1) major European biobanks with blood, serum, tissue or other biological samples, (2) molecular methods resource centers for human and model organisms of biomedical relevance, (3) and biocomputing centers to ensure that databases of samples in the repositories are dynamically linked to existing databases and to scientific literature as well as to statistical expertise. Catalog of European Biobanks www.bbmriportal.eu Username: guest / Password: catalogue The catalogue is intended to be used as a reference for scientists seeking information about biological samples and data suitable for their research. The BBMRI catalogue of European Biobanks provides a high-level description of Europe''s biobanks characteristics using a portal solution managing metadata and aggregate data of biobanks. The catalogue can be queried by country, by biobank, by ICD-groups, by specimen types, by specific strengths, by funding and more. A search function is available for all data.

Proper citation: Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure (BBMRI) (RRID:SCR_004226) Copy   

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http://www.medunigraz.at/en/biobank

Biobank Graz is a non-profit central Medical University of Graz (MUG) service facility that provides the logistics and infrastructure to optimally support MUG research teams in the collection, processing and storage of biological samples and their associated data. In the course of this, special attention is given to sample and data quality and to the protection of the individual rights of patients. Samples from selected patients at the Graz LKH-University Clinical Centre, who have signed an informed consent declaration, are deposited in Biobank Graz. This means that excess tissue and blood samples are collected and placed in storage. The samples are harvested in the course of routine interventions undertaken by the different departments and institutes of the Graz LKH-University Clinical Centre and approved for use in research projects only after the completion of all necessary laboratory and histopathological analyses. No additional material is removed: in other words, there are no associated drawbacks whatsoever for the patients involved. Biobank Graz operates a quality management system according to ISO 9001:2008 and offers the following services for the processing and storage of biological samples and the handling of data: * Consistently high sample quality through the processing of samples using standardized methods in accordance with written working instructions (SOPs) * Efficient use of resources through the building of shared infrastructure and the development of optimized processes * A high degree of reliability provided by the storage of samples in 24/7 - monitored storage systems. * Processing and storage of all data in accordance with data protection legislation. Biobank Graz comprises both population-based and disease-focused collections of biological materials. It currently contains approx. 3.8 mio samples from approx. 1.2 mio patients representing a nonselected patient group characteristic of central Europe. Because the Institute of Pathology was, until 2003, the exclusive pathology service provider for major parts of the province of Styria, including its capital Graz (population approx. 1.2 mio people), samples from all human diseases, treated by surgery or diagnosed by biopsy, are included in the collection at their natural frequency of occurrence and thus represent cancers and non-cancerous diseases from all organs, and from all age groups. The scientific value of the existing tissue collection is, thus, not only determined by its size and technical homogeneity (all samples have been processed in a single institute under constant conditions for more than 20 years), but also by its population-based character. These features provide ideal opportunities for epidemiological studies and allow the validation of biomarkers for the identification of specific diseases and determination of their response to treatment. Prospectively collected tissues, blood samples and clinical data comprise, on the one hand, randomly selected samples from all diseases and patient groups to provide sufficient numbers of samples for the evaluation of the disease-specificity of any gene or biomarker. On the other hand, Biobank Graz adopts a disease-focused approach for selected diseases (such as breast, colon and liver cancers as well as some metabolic diseases) through the collection of a range of different human biological samples of highest quality and detailed clinical follow-up data. Graz Medical University established the Biobank to provide improved and sustainable access to biological samples and related (clinical) data both for its own academic research and for external research projects of academic and industrial partners. It is a major interest of the university to initiate co-operative research projects. Biological samples and data are available to external institutions performing high-quality research projects which comply with the Biobank''s ethical and legal framework according to the access rules (Contact: COO Karine Sargsyan, MD, PhD).

Proper citation: Biobank Graz (RRID:SCR_004245) Copy   

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http://www.psoriasis.org/netcommunity/act_biobank

The National Psoriasis Victor Henschel BioBank is a collection of biological samples and clinical information used by qualified scientists to further the field of psoriasis genetics. Once completed, the National Psoriasis BioBank will be the largest collection of psoriasis DNA samples in the world, moving us closer to understanding the causes of psoriatic diseases, discovering more and better treatments and finding a cure. The BioBank is currently collecting DNA from people with and without psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Simply by donating your DNA����??a blood sample and a swab of your cheek cells����??and providing us with your medical history, you can help us find a cure. Samples will be processed and stored at a private laboratory and not at the National Psoriasis Foundation. The National Psoriasis BioBank is part of the Genetic Alliance BioBank (GA BioBank), a centralized repository for the collection, storage and distribution of biological samples (including DNA, serum, cells and tissues) and clinical data for genetic researchers.

Proper citation: National Psoriasis BioBank (RRID:SCR_010537) Copy   

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http://www.tcd.ie/IMM/trinity-biobank/index.php

The Trinity Biobank was established in 2005 to serve the needs of researchers in the area of genetic epidemiology, population genetics and pharmacogenomics. Its services are available to researchers not only in Trinity College but to other institutions at home and abroad. We provide an automated DNA extraction service purifying large volumes blood (up to 10mL whole blood) and tissue DNA for archival and other purposes. In addition it makes available purified DNA and associated GWAS data from 2000 healthy donors for research use. A key requirement for reliable downstream use of DNA is purity and strand size. The quality of DNA in blood and tissue deteriorates upon storage without purification even at -80 degrees C. We ensure rapid turnaround of biological samples through automated extraction using the Qiagen Autopure system based on optimized ''salting out'' chemistry. The purified DNA sample may then be stored safely at -20 degrees C without deterioration thus freeing up valuable -80 degree C freezer space and the associated capital and maintenance cost as well as security and lab space provision. Automated DNA extraction is particularly suitable for high-throughput sample processing called for in epidemiological studies or simply for clearing sample inventory backlogs. The Trinity Biobank distributes control DNA to researchers as part of its remit to enhance the level of research activity and to synergize molecular medicine research nationally and internationally. The buffy coat collection has been made possible with the cooperation of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). An important requirement to access the collection is that the use of the samples relates only to ethically-approved research and to specifically-nominated research projects. The DNA collection consists of high quality human genomic DNA. Each of the available 2,000 samples is from a single individual and each sample comes with the age and gender data of the donor. The buffy coat sample is derived from the total white cell compliment (50mL buffy coat) of a blood donation (c 400mL). We will endeavor to fulfill samples number requests based on age and gender as best as possible. This collection has also been genotyped using the Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0, featuring 1.8 million genetic markers, including more than 906,600 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and more than 946,000 probes for the detection of copy number variation (CNV). The DNA comes available as a 100ng/uL in 100uL of TE Buffer, ie in 10ug amounts in a separate screw-cap ampoule. The ampoules are shipped in 100-tube boxes (Sarstedt). Corresponding plasma (ACD) is also available on request. Genotype data is supplied in PLINK binary PED files format (http://pngu.mgh.harvard.edu/~purcell/plink/ ).

Proper citation: Trinity Biobank (RRID:SCR_013279) Copy   

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http://www.cnsforum.com/educationalresources/imagebank/

A collection of downloadable central nervous system (CNS) images for teaching, presentations, articles, and other purposes. The following major categories of images are as follows: Brain anatomy, Brain physiology, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Stroke, and Others.

Proper citation: CNSforum: Image Bank (RRID:SCR_002718) Copy   

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http://sumsdb.wustl.edu/sums/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on May 11, 2016. Repository of brain-mapping data (surfaces and volumes; structural and functional data) derived from studies including fMRI and MRI from many laboratories, providing convenient access to a growing body of neuroimaging and related data. WebCaret is an online visualization tool for viewing SumsDB datasets. SumsDB includes: * data on cerebral cortex and cerebellar cortex * individual subject data and population data mapped to atlases * data from FreeSurfer and other brainmapping software besides Caret SumsDB provides multiple levels of data access and security: * Free (public) access (e.g., for data associated with published studies) * Data access restricted to collaborators in different laboratories * Owner-only access for work in progress Data can be downloaded from SumsDB as individual files or as bundles archived for offline visualization and analysis in Caret WebCaret provides online Caret-style visualization while circumventing software and data downloads. It is a server-side application running on a linux cluster at Washington University. WebCaret "scenes" facilitate rapid visualization of complex combinations of data Bi-directional links between online publications and WebCaret/SumsDB provide: * Links from figures in online journal article to corresponding scenes in WebCaret * Links from metadata in WebCaret directly to relevant online publications and figures

Proper citation: SumsDB (RRID:SCR_002759) Copy   

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http://cgap.nci.nih.gov/

Project to determine the gene expression profiles of normal, precancer, and cancer cells, whose generated resources are available to the cancer community. Interconnected modules provide access to all CGAP data, bioinformatic analysis tools, and biological resources allowing the user to find in silico answers to biological questions in a fraction of the time it once took in the laboratory. * Genes * Tissues * Pathways * RNAi * Chromosomes * SAGE Genie * Tools

Proper citation: Cancer Genome Anatomy Project (RRID:SCR_003072) Copy   

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https://www.epfl.ch/labs/mmspg/research/page-58317-en-html/bci-2/bci_datasets/

A portal containing EEG datasets (in MATLAB format) and the MATLAB software that were used to produce the results in the paper named in the title of this resource. The files published can also be used as a basis for individual research on P300-based brain-computer interfaces. The system is based on the P300 evoked potential and is tested with five severely disabled and four able-bodied subjects. For four of the disabled subjects classification accuracies of 100% are obtained. The bitrates obtained for the disabled subjects range between 10 and 25 bits/min. The effect of different electrode configurations and machine learning algorithms on classification accuracy is tested.

Proper citation: An efficient P300-based brain-computer interface for disabled subjects (RRID:SCR_001584) Copy   

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http://embryo.soad.umich.edu/animal/home.html

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on February 14, 2013. A multidimensional, digital atlas based on magnetic resonance images of normal mouse embryos from 9.5 days after conception (E9) to the newborn (P0). The images include surface views and cross-sectional views from the transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes for each embryo. Several movies have also been included to demonstrate growth of the embryos and to present a variety of visualization tools available for studying and documenting embryonic anatomy. These images are organized as a reference for educators and researchers who want to understand better the embryological anatomy of their own specimens and to understand how their images relate to the whole embryo at many stages of development.

Proper citation: Magnetic Resonance Microscopy of Mouse Embryo Specimens (RRID:SCR_001145) Copy   

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http://www.nitrc.org/projects/sri24/

An MRI-based atlas of normal adult human brain anatomy, generated by template-free nonrigid registration from images of 24 normal control subjects. The atlas comprises T1, T2, and PD weighted structural MRI, tissue probability maps (GM, WM, CSF), maximum-likelihood tissue segmentation, DTI-based measures (FA, MD, longitudinal and transversal diffusivity), and two labels maps of cortical regions and subcortical structures. The atlas is provided at 1mm isotropic image resolution in Analyze, NIFTI, and Nrrd format. We are also providing an experimental packaging for use with SPM8.

Proper citation: SRI24 Atlas: Normal Adult Brain Anatomy (RRID:SCR_002551) Copy   

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http://nimhstemcells.org/

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) and Source Cells available for distribution for postnatal-to-adult human control and patient-derived cells and their reprogrammed derivatives in support of stem cell research relevant to mental disorders. This includes but is not limited to anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. The capabilities of the repository range from derivation and banking of primary source cells from postnatal through adult human subject tissue to more comprehensive banking and validation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) or similar reprogrammed / de-differentiated cells. Please send a message with the Contact page if you wish to contribute source cells or iPSC.

Proper citation: NIMH Stem Cell Center (RRID:SCR_006682) Copy   

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http://bioinformatics.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/05/10/bioinformatics.bts271.full.pdf

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on March 7,2024. Software for somatic single nucleotide variant (SNV) and small indel detection from sequencing data of matched tumor-normal samples. The method employs a novel Bayesian approach which represents continuous allele frequencies for both tumor and normal samples, whilst leveraging the expected genotype structure of the normal. This is achieved by representing the normal sample as a mixture of germline variation with noise, and representing the tumor sample as a mixture of the normal sample with somatic variation. A natural consequence of the model structure is that sensitivity can be maintained at high tumor impurity without requiring purity estimates. The method has superior accuracy and sensitivity on impure samples compared to approaches based on either diploid genotype likelihoods or general allele-frequency tests.

Proper citation: Strelka (RRID:SCR_005109) Copy   

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https://neuinfo.org/mynif/search.php?q=nlx_144644&t=indexable&list=cover&nif=nlx_144509-1

Dataset from an investigation of biochemical evidence of myocardial strain, oxidative stress, and cardiomyocyte injury in 55 acute KD subjects (30 with paired convalescent samples), 54 febrile control (FC), and 50 healthy control (HC) children by measuring concentrations of cardiovascular biomarkers. NT-proBNP and sST2 were elevated in acute KD subjects and correlated with impaired myocardial relaxation. These findings, combined with elevated levels of cTnI, suggest that both cardiomyocyte stress and cell death are associated with myocardial inflammation in acute KD.

Proper citation: Kawasaki Disease Dataset2 (RRID:SCR_008839) Copy   

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