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http://www.broadinstitute.org/annotation/tetraodon/

This database have been funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to produce shotgun sequence of the Tetraodon nigriviridis genome. The strategy involves Whole Genome Shotgun (WGS) sequencing, in which sequence from the entire genome is generated. Whole genome shotgun libraries were prepared from Tetraodon genomic DNA obtained from the laboratory of Jean Weissenbach at Genoscope. Additional sequence data of approximately 2.5X coverage of Tetraodon has also been generated by Genoscope in plasmid and BAC end reads. Broad and Genoscope intend to pool their data and generate whole genome assemblies. Tetraodon nigroviridis is a freshwater pufferfish of the order Tetraodontiformes and lives in the rivers and estuaries of Indonesia, Malaysia and India. This species is 20-30 million years distant from Fugu rubripes, a marine pufferfish from the same family. The gene repertoire of T. nigroviridis is very similar to that of other vertebrates. However, its relatively small genome of 385 Mb is eight times more compact than that of human, mostly because intergenic and intronic sequences are reduced in size compared to other vertebrate genomes. These genome characteristics along with the large evolutionary distance between bony fish and mammals make Tetraodon a compact vertebrate reference genome - a powerful tool for comparative genetics and for quick and reliable identification of human genes.

Proper citation: Tetraodon nigroviridis Database (RRID:SCR_007123) Copy   

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https://wiki.cgb.indiana.edu/display/DGC/Home

The Daphnia Genomics Consortium (DGC) is an international network of investigators committed to mounting the freshwater crustacean Daphnia as a model system for ecology, evolution and the environmental sciences. Along with research activities, the DGC is: (1) coordinating efforts towards developing the Daphnia genomic toolbox, which will then be available for use by the general community; (2) facilitating collaborative cross-disciplinary investigations; (3) developing bioinformatic strategies for organizing the rapidly growing genome database; and (4) exploring emerging technologies to improve high throughput analyses of molecular and ecological samples. If we are to succeed in creating a new model system for modern life-sciences research, it will need to be a community-wide effort. Research activities of the DGC are primarily focused on creating genomic tools and information. When completed, the current projects will offer a first view of the Daphnia genome''s topography, including regions of high and low recombination, the distribution of transposable, repetitive and regulatory elements, the size and structure of genes and of their neighborhoods. This information is crucial in formulating testable hypotheses relating genetics and demographics to the evolutionary potential or constraints of natural populations. Projects aiming to compile identifiable genes with their function are also underway, together with robust methods to verify these findings. Finally, these tools are being tested, by exploring their uses in key ecological and toxicological investigations. Each project benefits from the leadership and expertise of many individuals. For further details, begin by contacting the project directors. The DGC consists of biologists from a broad spectrum of subdisciplines, including limnology, ecotoxicology, quantitative and population genetics, systematics, molecular biology and evolution, developmental biology, genomics and bioinformatics. In many regards, the rapid early success of the consortium results from its grass-roots origin promoting an international composition, under a cooperative model, with significant scientific breadth. We hold to this approach in building this network and encourage more people to participate. All the while, the DGC is structured to effectively reach specific goals. The consortium includes an advisory board (composed of experts of the various subdisciplines), whose responsibility is to act as the research community''s agent in guiding the development of Daphnia genomic resources. The advisors communicate directly to DGC members, who are either contributing genomic tools or actively seeking funds for this function. The consortium''s main body (given the widespread interest in applying genomic tools in environmental studies) are the affiliates, who make use of these tools for their research and who are soliciting support.

Proper citation: Daphnia genomics consortium (RRID:SCR_008148) Copy   

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http://www.genepath.org/

GenePath is a web-enabled intelligent assistant for the analysis of genetic data and for discovery of genetic networks. GenePath uses abductive inference to elucidate network constraints and logic to derive consistent networks. Typically, it starts with a set of genetic experiments, uses a set of embedded rules (patterns) to infer relations between genes and outcome, and based on these relations constructs a genetic network.

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http://hmut-tr.sourceforge.net/

The Molecular Biology and Genetics Department at Bogazii University is one of the major reference laboratories in Turkey, specialized in molecular analysis of common genetic disorders. Over the years, the rapid accumulation of mutation data in connection with detailed clinical and laboratory information, has led to the idea of establishing a national database for storing, analysing and presenting it in a more efficient and systematic way. For this purpose, an interdisciplinary project was initiated in 1995. b-Thalassemia and Hemophilia-B Databases were selected as preliminary models, for they offer alternative design and implementation strategies due to different clinical and genetic characteristics. b-Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by microcytosis and hemolytic anemia, which is the result of reduced b-Globin chain synthesis. In Turkey, the disease is represented with a gene frequency of 2 and reflected by a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations with the presence of more than 40 different mutation. Currently, there is no database available for thalassemia mutations. Hemophilia B is an X-linked recessive disorder caused by heterogenous mutations, resulting in a marked deficit of coagulation factor IX (FIX); an essential component of the clotting mechanism. A hemophilia B database was first published in 1990 as a list of point mutations and short additions and deletions with 115 mutations comprising 216 entries Gene-, System-, or Disease- Specific Databases

Proper citation: Turkish Human Mutation Database (RRID:SCR_008246) Copy   

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https://bbgre.brc.iop.kcl.ac.uk

A database and associated tools for investigating the genetic basis of neurodisability. It combines phenotype information from patients with neurodevelopmental and behavioral problems with clinical genetic data, and displays this information on the human genome map. Basic access to genetic information (deletions, duplications) relating to participants with neurodevelopmental disorders is provided without an account; access to the full dataset requires an account. The genetic information that is available to view comprises potentially pathogenic copy number variation across the genome, detected by array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) using a customized 44K oligonucleotide array.

Proper citation: Brain and Body Genetic Resource Exchange (RRID:SCR_008959) Copy   

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http://www.informatics.jax.org/

Community model organism database for laboratory mouse and authoritative source for phenotype and functional annotations of mouse genes. MGD includes complete catalog of mouse genes and genome features with integrated access to genetic, genomic and phenotypic information, all serving to further the use of the mouse as a model system for studying human biology and disease. MGD is a major component of the Mouse Genome Informatics.Contains standardized descriptions of mouse phenotypes, associations between mouse models and human genetic diseases, extensive integration of DNA and protein sequence data, normalized representation of genome and genome variant information. Data are obtained and integrated via manual curation of the biomedical literature, direct contributions from individual investigators and downloads from major informatics resource centers. MGD collaborates with the bioinformatics community on the development and use of biomedical ontologies such as the Gene Ontology (GO) and the Mammalian Phenotype (MP) Ontology.

Proper citation: Mouse Genome Database (RRID:SCR_012953) Copy   

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http://geneticassociationdb.nih.gov/

The Genetic Association Database is an archive of human genetic association studies of complex diseases and disorders. The goal of this database is to allow the user to rapidly identify medically relevant polymorphism from the large volume of polymorphism and mutational data, in the context of standardized nomenclature. The data is from published scientific papers. Study data is recorded in the context of official human gene nomenclature with additional molecular reference numbers and links. It is gene centered. That is, each record is a record of a gene or marker. If a study investigated 6 genes for a particular disorder, there will be 6 records. Anyone may view this database and anyone may submit records. You do not have to be an author on the original study to submit a record. All submitted records will be reviewed before inclusion in the archive. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to human diseases. Most common diseases are influenced by a large number of genetic and environmental factors, most of which individually have only a modest effect on the disease. Though genetic contributions are relatively well characterized for some monogenetic diseases, there has been no effort at curating the extensive list of environmental etiological factors. From a comprehensive search of the MeSH annotation of MEDLINE articles, they identified 3,342 environmental etiological factors associated with 3,159 diseases. They also identified 1,100 genes associated with 1,034 complex diseases from the NIH Genetic Association Database (GAD), a database of genetic association studies. 863 diseases have both genetic and environmental etiological factors available. Integrating genetic and environmental factors results in the etiome, which they define as the comprehensive compendium of disease etiology.

Proper citation: Genetic Association Database (RRID:SCR_013264) Copy   

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http://www.msgene.org

A database which provides a comprehensive and regularly updated collection of genetic association studies performed on multiple sclerosis phenotypes. Eligible publications are identified following systematic searches of scientific literature databases as well as the table of contents of journals in genetics, neurology, and immunology.

Proper citation: MSGene (RRID:SCR_013826) Copy   

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http://www.dsmz.de/

The DSMZ - Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbH (German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures) is the most comprehensive biological resource center in Europe. With more than 18.000 microorganisms, 1.200 plant viruses, 600 human and animal cell lines, 770 plant cell cultures and more than 7.100 cultures deposited for the purposes of patenting, DSMZ has demonstrated their obligation to serve science for decades. Main functions of DSMZ are: - to collect, maintain and store microorganisms and cell lines, as well as other biological material of relevance for applied biology, biotechnology, microbiology, teaching and other areas of research and general application; - to keep the scientific and industrial community informed on the contents of the collections by the means of catalogs, special lists, databases or electronic media; - to supply scientists and institutions with DSMZ cultures, in accordance with national and international laws such as the Infektionsschutzgesetz (Act dealing with protection against infection), the Genetic Engineering Act, the Foreign Trade Laws, the Convention on Biological Diversity as well as the DSMZ terms of supply; - to function as an internationally recognized collection center for the deposit of microorganisms, cell lines, and other biological material which have been cited in scientific literature or which are used in national or international test procedures (e.g. type strains, reference strains for national and international quality control regulations or susceptibility tests, strains with special properties, such as the production of enzymes, degradation of pollutants, host strains for plasmids, etc.); - to act as an International Depositary Authority (IDA) for the deposit of biological material for patent purposes according to the Budapest Treaty; - to act, in a confidential manner, as a center for the safe deposit of biological material; - to act as an advisory center for the scientific community and to offer teaching and service facilities. The DSMZ collections contain over 26 000 cultures (including 6500 patent deposits) representing more than 16 000 cultures of microorganisms (Archaea, Bacteria, plasmids, phages, yeasts, fungi), 750 plant cell cultures, 600 plant viruses, 700 antisera and 580 human and animal cell lines. Unique subcollections are held in the prokaryotes groups of acidophiles, alkaliphiles, halophiles, methanogens, phototrophs, thermophiles, and sulfate reducers. The research is focused on collection related fields which include: - Taxonomy - Evolution - Phylogeny - Microbial diversity and molecular assessment of diversity - Molecular systematics - Research on pathobiological aspects of leukemia-lymphoma cell lines applying classical and molecular genetics, immunological and cell biological methods * Development of cultivation and preservation methods for biological material * Characterization and identification of biological material

Proper citation: German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (RRID:SCR_001711) Copy   

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http://bmerc.bu.edu/projects/wdrepeat/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented on August 26, 2016. This website contains a library of WD-repeat containing proteins in which the repeats appear as multi-aligned sets. WD-repeat-containing proteins are those that contain 4 or more copies of the WD-repeat (tryptophan-aspartate repeat), a sequence motif approximately 31 amino acids long, that encodes a structural repeat. This repeat is described by the following profile, where x is ANY amino acid. By clicking on each high-lighted character you will obtain the distribution of amino acids found at that position of the repeat among an aligned set of WD-repeat containing proteins. The tertiary structure of only one member of this family has been determined, that of the G protein beta subunit, which contains 7 WD-repeats. Each of the 7 repeats folds into a small antiparallel beta-sheet. The over-lines above indicate the position of these strands, with a being the strand closest to the central pore and d at the external surface of the folded protein. These sheets are arranged around a central pseudosymmetry axis into a beta propeller. The WD-repeat-containing proteins form a very large family that is diverse in both its function and domain structure. Within all these proteins the WD-repeat domains are thought to have two common features: the domain folds into a beta propeller; and the domains form a platform without any catalytic activity on which multiple protein complexes assemble reversibly. The fact that these proteins play such key roles in the formation of protein-protein complexes in nearly all the major pathways and organelles unique to eukaryotic cells has two important implications. It supports both their ancient and proto eukaryotic origins and supports a likely association with many genetic diseases.

Proper citation: WD repeat Family of Proteins (RRID:SCR_002160) Copy   

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http://irefindex.org

An index of protein interactions available in a number of primary interaction databases including BIND, BioGRID, CORUM, DIP, HPRD, IntAct, MINT, MPact, MPPI and OPHID. This index includes multiple interaction types including physical and genetic (mapped to their corresponding protein products) as determined by a multitude of methods. This index allows the user to search for a protein and retrieve a non-redundant list of interactors for that protein. iRefIndex uses the Sequence Global Unique Identifier (SEGUID) to group proteins and interactions into redundant groups. This method allows users to integrate their own data with the iRefIndex in a way that ensures proteins with the exact same sequence will be represented only once. iRefIndex project has three long term objectives: # to facilitate exchange of interaction data between interaction databases. # to consolidate interaction data from multiple sources. # to provide feedback to source interaction databases. iRefIndex is made available in a number of formats: MITAB tab-delimited text files, iRefWeb interface, iRefScape plugin for Cytoscape, PSICQUIC Web services, and an interface for the R programming language environment.

Proper citation: Interaction Reference Index (RRID:SCR_002085) Copy   

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http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/dog_genome/

The Dog Genome Project at the National Human Genome Research Institute is working to develop resources necessary to map and clone canine genes in an effort to utilize dogs as a model system for genetics and cancer research. The US National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) agreed to fund a project to sequence the entire genome of a boxer dog named Tasha, because it recognized the value of the dog as an unrivaled model for the study of human disease. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) led the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) contribution to the International Human Genome Project, which had as its primary goal the sequencing of the human genome. This project was successfully completed in April 2003. Now, the NHGRI's mission has expanded to encompass a broad range of studies aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease. To that end NHGRI supports the development of resources and technology that will accelerate genome research and its application to human health. A critical part of the NHGRI mission continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research. NHGRI also supports the training of investigators and the dissemination of genome information to the public and to health professionals.

Proper citation: NHGRI Dog Genome Project (RRID:SCR_002256) Copy   

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http://genecards.org

Database of human genes that provides concise genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic, genetic and functional information on all known and predicted human genes. Information featured in GeneCards includes orthologies, disease relationships, mutations and SNPs, gene expression, gene function, pathways, protein-protein interactions, related drugs and compounds and direct links to cutting edge research reagents and tools such as antibodies, recombinant proteins, clones, expression assays and RNAi reagents.

Proper citation: GeneCards (RRID:SCR_002773) Copy   

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http://lincscloud.org/

A catalog of gene-expression data collected from human cells treated with chemical compounds and genetic reagents. Computational methods to reduce the number of necessary genomic measurements along with streamlined methodologies enable the current effort to significantly increase the size of the CMap database and along with it, our potential to connect human diseases with the genes that underlie them and the drugs that treat them. The NIH has funded a large expansion of the Connectivity Map dataset through the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures (LINCS). The Broad Institute's LINCS center aims to create a first installment of data generation and analysis for the LINCS program. Through these data LINCS intends to accelerate the discovery process by systematically revealing connections between genes/compounds discovered in screens and molecular pathways that underlie disease states.

Proper citation: LINCS Connectivity Map (RRID:SCR_002639) Copy   

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http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/enhanced/

Dataset of 1000 characterized community-ascertained participants using state-of-the-art multiband imaging-based resting state fMRI (R-fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), genetics, and a deep phenotyping protocol from a large cross-sectional sample of brain development, maturation and aging (ages 6 - 85 yrs). The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), University of Minnesota, provided the NKI-RS effort with the latest version of the Multiband EPI sequence (Xu et al. 2012) and associated image reconstruction algorithms, enabling the acquisition of state-of-the-art imaging datasets for this large-scale imaging effort. The enhanced NKI-RS expands upon the phenotypic protocol of the original NKI-RS and captures a broad range of behavioral and cognitive phenomenology relevant to psychiatric health and illness. The validity and value of assessments were evaluated by consulting leaders in the field of psychiatric phenotyping.

Proper citation: NKI-RS Enhanced Sample (RRID:SCR_010461) Copy   

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http://csbio.unc.edu/CCstatus/index.py?run=Geneseek

MUGA genotypes for 458 samples from the developing CC lines described in the February 2012 issue of Genetics. Genotypes for 168 reference strains that include biological and technical replicates for the the 8 CC founder strains and their F1 crosses are also provided. Genotype calls are those reported by Illumina. All results are provided as comma separated files with one row per marker. Each marker is identified by a probe name and its genomic position in NCBI Build 37.

Proper citation: MUGA (RRID:SCR_014072) Copy   

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http://archives.niddk.nih.gov/patient/aask/aask.aspx

Clinical trial investigating whether a specific class of antihypertensive drugs (beta-adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers, or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and/or the level of blood pressure would influence progression of hypertensive kidney disease in African Americans. The initiative consisting of 21 clinical centers and a data-coordinating center is followed by a Continuation of AASK Cohort Study to investigate the environmental, socio-economic, genetic, physiologic, and other co-morbid factors that influence progression of kidney disease in a well-characterized cohort of African Americans with hypertensive kidney disease. Only patients who were previously in the randomized trial are eligible for the cohort study. A significant discovery was made in the treatment strategy for slowing kidney disease caused by hypertension. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, compared with calcium channel blockers, were found to slow kidney disease progression by 36 percent, and they drastically reduced the risk of kidney failure by 48 percent in patients who had at least one gram of protein in the urine, a sign of kidney failure. ACE inhibitors have been the preferred treatment for hypertension caused by diabetes since 1994; however, calcium channel blockers have been particularly effective in controlling blood pressure in African Americans. The AASK study now recommends ACE inhibitors to protect the kidneys from the damaging effects of hypertension. The Continuation of AASK Cohort Study will be followed at the clinical centers. The patients will be provided with the usual clinical care given to all such patients at the respective centers. Baseline demographic information, selected laboratory tests, and other studies are being obtained at the initiation of the Continuation Study. The patients will be seen quarterly at the centers, and some selected studies done at these visits. Samples will be obtained and stored for additional studies and analyses at a later date.

Proper citation: AASK Clinical Trial and Cohort Study (RRID:SCR_006985) Copy   

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http://mga.bionet.nsc.ru/soft/maia-1.0/

Software package of programs for complex segregation analysis in animal pedigrees.

Proper citation: MAIA (RRID:SCR_007153) Copy   

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http://claire.bardel.free.fr/software.html

Software package to perform phylogeny based association and localization analysis.Used for association detection and localization of susceptibility sites using haplotype phylogenetic trees. Performs these two phylogeny-based analysis: tests association between candidate gene and disease; pinpoints markers (SNPs) that are putative disease susceptibility loci.

Proper citation: ALTree (RRID:SCR_007562) Copy   

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http://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn6/

The VISN 6 MIRECC is organized as a translational medicine multi-site center focused on post deployment mental health issues. The overarching goals are improving clinical assessment and treatment and development of novel interventions through basic and clinical research. This MIRECC aims: (1) To determine whether early intervention in post-deployment mental health is effective in forestalling the development or decreasing the severity of post-deployment mental illness, (2) To determine what neuroimaging, genetic, neurocognitive, or other characteristics predict the development of post-deployment mental illness, and (3) To assess the longitudinal course of post-deployment mental illness.

Proper citation: Mid-Atlantic (VISN 6) Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (RRID:SCR_008077) Copy   

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