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Software package that helps with the assessment and correction of RNA degradation effects in Affymetrix 3' expression arrays. The parameter d gives a robust and accurate measure of RNA integrity. The correction removes the probe positional bias, and thus improves comparability of samples that are affected by RNA degradation.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

A domain-specific lemmatization software tool for the morphological analysis of biomedical literature.

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• 11 years ago - by Anonymous

Open source software for automated and manual tracing of neurites from light microscopy stacks of images. NCTracer 2.0 is developed for the Windows 7, 64-bit operating system and requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. This version does not run on 32-bit computers, Mac or Linux OS.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

A fully extendable software framework, for property-based design of synthetic DNA sequences.

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• 11 years ago - by Anonymous

Software package for knowledge management of neuroscientific literature. Used for creating knowledge models that answer specific questions with direct links to the literature.

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• 16 years ago - by Anonymous

A blog about brain technology and science news that covers topics such as high-resolution brain imaging, brain maps API and whole-brain atlases.

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• 15 years ago - by Anonymous

A free online service to easily create and share webpages.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

A database of organized information related to human medical genetics, such as attributes of conditions with a genetic contribution.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

A Gene Ontology dedicated to the functions of mobile genetic elements. The terms defined are used to annotate phage and plasmid protein families in ACLAME. Note: The phage ontology PhiGO has now been incorporated in MeGO and can thus be accessed in MeGO version 1.0 and up.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

A software tool for fast taxonomic profiling of metagenomes.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

The Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients worldwide by developing best practices guidelines, quality improvement programs, conducting clinical research, and educating medical professionals and consumers. Our efforts also focus on public education aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of the symptoms of a concussion. Our goal is to better educate coaches, nurses, athletes, parents and all citizens about the importance of recognizing concussions and taking the appropriate steps to ensure people receive appropriate care. Also by educating healthcare professionals on the immediate care for coma patients, we estimate that thousands of lives could be saved each year in the U.S., millions worldwide, and more would be spared life-long disabilities. Research has proven that all brain damage does not occur at the moment of impact but rather evolves over the ensuing hours and days after the initial injury, due to brain swelling and inadequate oxygen and blood flow to the injured brain. In most cases, this secondary damage can be controlled by applying scientific, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment Guidelines, which BTF has developed with medical organizations and physicians with expertise in TBI. BTF offers updated continuing education activities for all levels of health care professionals caring for TBI patients. The online activities include recorded presentations, live web-based lectures, and interactive learning modules based on the latest scientific-evidence. Also available on the BTF Learning Portal is an online version of the EMS course developed in coordination with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Brain Trauma Foundation leads the way in cutting-edge clinical research on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Improving diagnosis and treatment of TBI requires a focus on clinical research. Our mission is to improve the outcome of TBI patients worldwide. BTF's research spans the spectrum from concussion to coma. BTF is conducting innovative research into the cause diagnosis of concussion. Also, BTF develops Best TBI Practice Guidelines, which when followed can significantly improve a patient's outcome. The Foundation is currently conducting studies and leading consortiums of investigators from multiple universities and disciplines in many TBI research areas that will have immediate impact on patient outcomes.

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• 15 years ago - by Anonymous

Software that can accurately predict the taxonomic origin of genomic fragments from metagenomic data sets by combining the advantages of the k -NN approach with a smoothing kernel function.

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• 12 years ago - by Anonymous

Biomedical technology research center that develops the basic scientific understanding and new techniques required for advancing the clinical applications of lasers and spectroscopy. To fulfill the need for a more comprehensive and potentially non-invasive understanding of the human body, the LBRC merges optical spectroscopy, imaging, scattering, and interferometry techniques. Specifically, researchers at the LBRC study the biophysics and biochemistry of healthy and diseased biological structures from the subcellular to the entire-organ scale. For example, spectral diagnosis instruments based on near-infrared Raman scattering, intrinsic fluorescence, diffuse reflectance, and single light scattering provide complementary data on human disease. Combining these techniques into a single, multimodal instrument is applied for diagnostics in various organs, including cervix, oral cavity, Barrett's esophagus, artery, breast, skin, as well as for transcutaneous measurements of blood constituents. The LBRC has been and continues to be a pioneer in the field of developing novel optical probes for use under direct visualization or with endoscopes and biopsy devices. Similarly, new microscopy tools based on interferometry are designed and exploited for measuring cellular structures and their dynamics. In particular, these techniques provide the crucial and unique ability to non-invasively study cells in their native states at remarkably high spatial and temporal resolutions. Using these novel microscopy tools, the LBRC has conducted critical studies to elucidate the fundamental biology of diseases as diverse as malaria and multiple myeloma, and physiological processes such as cell growth and cell division. The interferometry concepts have also been vital in Center's research efforts to develop optical tools for deep-tissue imaging while minimizing the adverse effects of light scattering or diffusion. Furthermore, the unique and powerful combination of the interferometric microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy tools adds a hitherto unexplored dimension to optical sensing by simultaneous probing of morphological and chemical information. A unique feature of the LBRC is its ability to form strong clinical collaborations with outside investigators in areas of common interest that further the Center's mandated research objectives. As a National Research Resource Center, the LBRC makes available its facilities, along with technical and scientific support, to outside researchers for the purpose of pursuing independent research projects in the area of laser biomedical applications. The facilities are available on a time-shared basis, free-of-cost policy to qualified scientists, engineers and physicians throughout the United States.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

This resource is a frequently updated listing of graduate student in cognitive science fellowship opportunities. For current opportunities, please see the PDF document.

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• 16 years ago - by Anonymous

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS nowto move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. * We are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure. * We are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis. * We are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence. * We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now. Through the Society's fifty-state network of chapters, assistance is provided to over a million people annually. Chapters encourage personal empowerment with employment counseling, family programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy issues. Each National MS Society chapter also organizes a variety of events to raise funds and awareness. Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar Awards: Harry Weaver, Ph.D., known worldwide for his contribution to neurosciences and multiple sclerosis research, was the Society's Director of Research from 1966-1977. Throughout his tenure with the Society and throughout his career, Dr. Weaver continued to encourage young investigators to enter and pursue MS research, and to broaden our understanding of basic and clinical aspects of MS. In recognition of Dr. Weaver's contribution to the neurosciences and MS research, and to his dedication to young researchers, the Society named this prestigious Award in his honor. A limited number of awards are offered to highly qualified candidates who have concluded their research training and begun academic careers as independent investigators in an area related to multiple sclerosis. The awards are designed to provide salary and grant support for a five year period, thus permitting the awardee to establish competence in his/her chosen research area. Application must be made jointly by a candidate and the institution in which an appointment is held. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES * Research Grants * Pilot Research * Training Grants and Fellowships * Health Care Delivery And Policy Research Contracts * Collaborative MS Research Centers * Patient Management, Care And Rehabilitation Research Grants Other Awards and Prizes * The John Dystel Prize for MS Research * The Ralph I. Straus Award for MS * Outside Meeting Support Program

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• 15 years ago - by Anonymous

Biomedical technology research center designed to advance basis and clinical aspects of tissue engineering, to provide training for investigators and dissemination of scientific findings and new techniques. Expertise and facilities are focused on research, problem solving and training for biomedical community through integrated systems approach to challenges in tissue engineering. Mission for TERC is to engineer human tissues for medical impact. Includes Functional human tissue grafts: human tissues for application in regenerative medicine;Human disease models in vitro: in vitro models of human disease to provide new experimental tools to understand progression of disease, effects and mechanisms of drug action; Biological materials research: bioengineering tools for cell biology studies in context of tissue development, regeneration and disease.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

Software that integrates several factors in an automated work-flow considering mRNA transcripts variations, siRNA and mRNA target accessibility, and both near-perfect and partial off-target matches.

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• 11 years ago - by Anonymous

Software package for various databases of microRNA Targets.

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• 11 years ago - by Anonymous

Short courses to train the broader biomedical research community in the modeling and simulation methodologies developed by Resource Scientists and others.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous

Forum for the dissemination of leading-edge methodologies for modeling and simulation in biomedicine, they serve to foster substantive interactions among Workshop attendees.

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• 13 years ago - by Anonymous