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- LHC, Genomics and the era of massive data sets
- LHC, Genomics and the era of massive data setsDefinitely good for my businessI'm quite sure that my employer will be more than happy to sell people tools for analyzing those massive datasets. In practice, secrecy (or rather, confidentiality) has its place (don't really want the general public poring over...
- Tags: LHC, massive data set, Genomic, data set
- Discussion threads 2008-09-11
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- Geneious 4.7.6 (Windows)
- Geneious is an automatically-updating library of genomic and genetic data; that provides a fully integrated, visually-advanced toolset for sequence alignment and phylogenetics, sequence analysis, BLAST, Protein structure viewing, NCBI, EMBL, Pubmed auto-find. Geneious includes an API for creating you own plugins.
- Tags: Alignment, Biomatters, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-09-23
- Instaviz 1.4 (Mobile)
- When you were young, the grown-ups used to catch you doodling little circles and lines on the back of your exercise books or paper napkins, instead of paying attention to what they said. They didnt realize that you need to sketch things out, how they relate to other things, in...
- Tags: Shape, Mobile, Apple iTunes, Pixelglow Software, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-07-06
- Scientists Boost Productivity With User-Friendly High-Performance Solution
- Nile University is a non-profit privately owned research university in Egypt. The life-science researchers at CIS need to analyse huge amounts of biological data to compare genomic sequences. Using conventional computers this would not be possible, so high-performance computing HPC is vital to their success. Scientists at the Centre of...
- Tags: Researcher, Scientist, High-performance, Microsoft Corp., Nile University, Leadership, Healthcare, Open Source, Management
- Case studies 2009-06-01
- Sequencher 4.9 (Mac)
- Sequencher works with all automated DNA sequencers and is widely known for its lightning-fast contig assembly, short learning curve, user-friendly editing tools, and superb technical support. First released almost 15 years ago, Sequencher is currently used for sequence analysis tasks in every major genomic and pharmaceutical company as well as...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, DNA, Analysis, Biotechnology
- Software downloads 2009-04-01
- Alternative Splicing Analysis of Data From Affymetrix Exon Arrays Using JMP Genomics
- Analysis of alternative splicing in expressed genes is of growing interest to researchers. While powerful, the standard 3'-biased expression microarrays do not provide a full picture of the molecular events that may be involved in disease. Apparent increases or decreases in summarized transcript levels may be due to alternative exon...
- Tags: Affymetrix, SAS Institute, Analysis
- White papers 2009-04-01
- Progenetix 1.1 (Mac)
- This is a Dashboard widget to access the Progenetix molecular-cytogenetic online database (www.progenetix.net), the largest collection of genomic aberration data in human malignancies analyzed by Comparative Genomic Hybridization. Input: a chromosomal band, e.g. containing a suspected oncogene; output: a sorted list of tumor entities with a high frequency of chromosomal...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Progenetix
- Software downloads 2009-03-09
- Applications of the GLMSELECT Procedure for Megamodel Selection
- When one can select regression models from tens of thousands of effects, what possibilities for modeling are open to the user? This paper explores applications of the GLMSELECT procedure in SAS/STAT software to such problems. The GLMSELECT procedure supports a variety of model selection methods for general linear models. Examples...
- Tags: Procedure, Research & Development, Business Operations
- White papers 2009-02-27
- Beyond SAS/GENETICS
- The field of statistical genetics has developed considerably over the past five years due to the substantial advances in genomic technology. The volume and the nature of these data create a need for reliable computer software to perform statistical analyses. SAS/GENETICS offers a collection of procedures specifically tailored for genetic...
- Tags: Procedure, SAS/GENETICS
- White papers 2009-02-27
- Visual Programming in BioBike, a Web-Based Biocomputing Environment
- Within BioBike, a web-based biocomputing environment, the BBL language enables biologists to program novel genomic algorithms. To engage users without prior programming experience, the paper has implemented a visual programming environment that allows users to create BBL code through a dynamic, direct-manipulation interface. The environment provides those new to programming...
- Tags: Web, Environment, University Of Oxford, Programming, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- White papers 2008-07-23
- Small differences can make a BIG difference
- I recently got a chance to talk with one VC firm that's focused some of its attention and money on cleantech. One of their investments is in OPX, which seems to have a unique approach to solving some of the energy and raw material supply issues facing the planet....
- Tags: Chemicals, Clean Technology, Costs, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-05-15
- Cancer Center Empowers Researchers With New Data Exploration Tool
- Moffitt wanted to develop a cancer care delivery paradigm called Moffitt Total Cancer Care TCC. The key goals were to develop clinical trials and utilize bio-markers and evidence-based guidelines to personalize cancer care. To do this, Moffitt TCC partnered with a range of other industry stakeholders. Researchers needed a tool...
- Tags: Researcher, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Cancer, Productivity, Data Mining, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Management
- Case studies 2008-02-14
- Will diatoms lead to faster computer chips?
- Diatoms are unicellular algae and one of the most common types of phytoplankton. One of their main characteristics is they encase themselves in shells made of silica. According to a team of U.S. researchers who successfully decoded the genome of a particular diatom named Thalassiosira pseudonana, these very small algae...
- Tags: Computer Chip, Carbon Dioxide, Shell, University Of Washington, Gene, Ocean, Carbon, Computer, Chip, Semiconductors, Productivity, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2008-01-24
- World-Renowned Genome Research Facility Relies on Sun to Provide Cost-Efficient High-Performance Compute Grid
- The Institute for Genomic Research TIGR is a non-profit organization dedicated to deciphering and analyzing genomes - the complex molecular chains that constitute each organism's unique genetic heritage. The company's challenge was to improve performance of compute grid to accommodate compute-intensive research to reduce IT expenses to maintain internal cost...
- Tags: Genome, Sun Microsystems Inc., High-performance Computing, Biotechnology, Cloud Computing, Leadership, Management
- Case studies 2007-12-01
- A supercomputer to design better plants?
- Is it possible to create more productive crops than nature does without growing hybrids or genetically modified plants? According to researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign UIUC, the answer is yes . They've simulated photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light to energy, with the help of supercomputers...
- Tags: Researcher, Protein, Supercomputer, Gene, Plant, Computer, UIUC, Productivity, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2007-11-26
- Sequencher 4.8 (Windows)
- Sequencher works with all automated DNA sequencers and is widely known for its lightning-fast contig assembly, short learning curve, user-friendly editing tools, and superb technical support. First released almost 15 years ago, Sequencher is currently used for sequence analysis tasks in every major genomic and pharmaceutical company as well as...
- Tags: DNA, Microsoft Windows, Analysis, Biotechnology
- Software downloads 2007-10-25
- GMOs down to the chromosome level
- If don't like the concept of 'Frankenfoods,' I have bad news for you. U.S. researchers have developed an artificial chromosome for corn plants. The Chicago Tribune reports that researchers can now make chromosomes to order. These artificial chromosomes are accepted as natural by the plants and passed through generations. As...
- Tags: Gene, University Of Chicago, Chromosome, Cell, Preuss, C/C++, Biotechnology, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2007-10-20
- Matching cancers and chemical treatments
- When oncologists meet a new patient affected by a cancer, they have to take decisions about the best possible treatment. Now, U.S. researchers have devised an algorithm which matches tumor profiles to best treatments. They've used a panel of 60 diverse human cancer cell lines from the National Cancer Institute...
- Tags: Computers &, Internet, Health &, Medicine, Science &, Nature
- Blog posts 2007-07-25
- MB DNA Analysis 6.84 (Windows)
- MB is a free multi-functional DNA/protein analysis program. Its main advantage is that it combines all of the most widely used features needed for an advanced molecular analysis of genomic/proteomic data. Features of MB are a fast restriction analysis algorithm, promoter analysis, calculation of molecular weights and chemical properties of...
- Tags: DNA, Protein, Microsoft Windows, Analysis, Oleg Simakov
- Software downloads 2007-05-24
- Step 1: Collect samples (How the Cancer Genomic Atlas will work)
- Step 1: Collect samples How the Cancer Genomic Atlas will workFighting CancerA very rare occasion to be proud of the " homo sapiens "
- Tags: Cancer Genomic Atlas
- Discussion threads 2007-04-02
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