Articles tagged with Databases
The 10th edition of the GeoRef Thesaurus, a guide to index terms used by GeoRef, includes new terms representing names and concepts frequently encountered since the last edition. The new edition covers complete coverage through ODP Leg 209, with 870 pages in soft cover format.
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has partnered with the USGS to provide a Global GIS DVD-ROM, which offers datasets of historical seismicity, topography, and other geospatial information. This database is being distributed to disaster teams to aid in tsunami relief efforts.
Archaeologists have discovered over 250 new examples of England's finest array of prehistoric rock art carvings, which can now be admired on a comprehensive website. The site features 6,000 images, interactive games and audio clips, and is said to be the most extensive database of its kind in the world.
The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory has unveiled a new comparative toxicogenomics database, integrating gene sequences, chemicals, and references to provide insights into gene-chemical interactions. This resource will help predict toxicity and understand the genetic basis of differences in responses to chemical exposures amon...
OHSU researcher recommends increasing public access to FDA's clinical trials registry and results database. This would provide a comprehensive view of drug efficacy and safety, benefiting healthcare providers, researchers, and the public. The FDA could make its reviews more user-friendly with minimal staffing increases.
The UGA/Penn team aims to develop a single-access point for genomic and related information about Apicomplexa parasites, enabling accelerated vaccine, diagnostic, and therapeutic development. The database will link existing databases for Plasmodium species, Toxoplasma gondii, and Cryptosporidum parvum.
Scientists report that marine benthic diversity in Laurentia recovered to pre-extinction levels within 5 million years, nearly 15 million years sooner than suggested by global compilations. This rapid recovery suggests that the region operated differently from the globe as a whole.
Researchers constructed a phylogenetic tree using only 16,000 protein and DNA sequences from green plants, demonstrating the power of data-driven approaches in biology. By leveraging sequence databases, scientists can now refine their understanding of biodiversity with greater precision.
QFilter uses non-deterministic finite automata (NFA) to filter out parts of queries asking for unauthorized access, significantly improving query-response time. The technology offers a practical solution to the ongoing problem of database access controls without requiring substantial changes to existing databases.
The LSU FACES Lab is building a comprehensive database of Louisiana's missing and unidentified persons. The project will utilize DNA information, dental structure, and other characteristics to identify individuals. The database will be searchable and will initially be accessible only to law enforcement agencies.
The NIH has funded two new bioinformatics resources at UT Southwestern to improve drug discovery and vaccine development. The BioHealthBase will focus on understanding how microbes establish infections, while the ImmPort system will integrate data from different biomedical research areas to identify disease-causing genes and proteins.
A $2.9 million NSF grant will support a Cornell-led consortium developing techniques to anonymize census data while maintaining confidentiality. The project aims to create synthetic and coarsened datasets using virtual households and geographic information systems.
The Global HIV/AIDS Clinical Training Materials Database provides adaptable clinical training materials tailored for international settings. The database bridges the information gap in countries hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic by adapting existing resources.
The new database will allow researchers to submit a single chemical inventory once a year, reducing the need for frequent updates. It will also screen for hazardous chemicals and explosives, providing critical information in emergency situations and helping prevent laboratory accidents.
The HIV Structural Reference Database will aid in developing strategies to inhibit HIV protease activity and understand mutations that make the virus resistant to certain drugs. The database contains annotated structural data from published literature and laboratory contributions.
A Stanford study reveals that shared genetic data can be linked to individuals through common DNA sites, raising concerns over patient anonymity. The researchers propose firewalls and secure access controls to protect sensitive genetic information.
iHOP, developed by Spanish scientists, is a gene-guided network system that converts 14 million PubMed abstracts into an interlinked resource. The system uses novel text-mining technology to detect biomedical entities and connect distant medical concepts through few intermediate genes.
Researchers found a common genetic signature consisting of 67 genes that are abnormally expressed in all cancers. These genes are involved in cell cycle and proliferation, making the discovery logical despite its difficulty.
The combined database will help researchers determine the origin of magnetic signals in Earth's crust. With over 36,000 rock samples, it will improve our understanding of Earth's structure and development.
Science.gov 2.0 enhances the interagency science portal, searching 47 million pages of government R&D results in relevancy-ranked order. The new metasearch technology brings together the 30 largest databases, making them searchable via a single query.
The new database contains approximately 100 Reference Measurement Procedures, including 30 developed and maintained by NIST. The database lists 96 approved reference materials; NIST is the source for 72 of these, facilitating worldwide comparability of clinical measurements and reducing technical barriers to trade.
STN International has launched Derwent World Patents Index First View, providing early access to the latest published patent documents. This new alerting companion file offers a comprehensive and timely overview of global patenting activity when used with Derwent World Patents Index.
Researchers found that chronic sinusitis affects only 1.96% of the US population, contrary to previous estimates of 14-16%. A database analysis of Olmstead County medical records revealed a significantly lower prevalence rate of 2%.
The International Multiproxy Paleofire Database merges tree-ring evidence and lake sediment records to study past fires, with over 450 tree-ring and 50 sediment-based records anticipated. Researchers aim to connect paleodata to modern data for forest management and climate change analysis.
The Bridging the Rift Center will house the world's first databank of information about all living systems, gathering genetic sequences, ecological data, and global positioning information to quantify and characterize life. This groundbreaking facility aims to advance our understanding of coevolution, ecology, and DNA relationships.
The database provides survival rates of people who received cell grafts, helping doctors evaluate the potential risks and benefits of transplantation in treating disorders like leukemia. Researchers can generate hypotheses on the role of donor matching in blood and marrow stem cell transplants with this new resource.
Traditional access control with passwords is insufficient for protecting complex data, according to experts. Adding filters to outgoing data can help prevent unauthorized access and ensure that sensitive information is only shared with authorized users.
Peter Chen's research on 'smart linkage' aims to discover hidden data relationships and link databases for efficient information sharing. The project uses a complex mathematical model to narrow down lists of suspicious individuals, prioritizing searches based on risk levels.
The American Anthropological Association (AAA) has received funding to launch AnthroSource, an electronic initiative providing access to anthropological media, journals, and gray literature. This project aims to make high-value material permanently available and expand visibility for anthropology content worldwide.
A database study suggests that starting with lower doses of leflunomide can help patients tolerate the medication better, reducing adverse side effects and improving treatment outcomes. The research found no significant increase in severe toxicity, contrary to concerns raised during initial FDA approval.
The MIT team uses data mining to search for patterns in a large dataset, reducing the number of structures the computer needs to explore. This allows for more efficient discovery of new materials with desired properties.
A new three-year project makes 500 mid-Victorian wood engraved illustrations available as a searchable digital web database. The database will include books published in 1862, featuring significant authors like Trollope, and provide insights into 19th-century cultural history and artistic styles.
The Indiana University-led FlyBase team will develop and maintain the public interface of the database, while the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center will provide prized Drosophila mutants crucial to various scientific fields. Over 12,000 scientists worldwide have authored papers about Drosophila in the past.
A geologist has found that evolutionary groups have significantly better longevity if they first appear right after a mass extinction event. These groups are more likely to be widespread and thrive afterwards.
The project aims to create new information processing technologies for extracting detailed understanding of biological processes from images depicting biological molecules within cells or tissues. The researchers will establish a digital library for bio-molecular images, facilitating image bioinformatics and large-scale biology.
A comprehensive human protein database has been launched, featuring 3,000 entries on protein roles in health and disease. The database includes protein interactions, disease genes, and other information, making it easier for researchers to connect observations and create new hypotheses.
The use of DNA fingerprinting in criminal cases is a growing concern due to its potential for misidentification. In New York City, the DNA itself will be charged with an offense, ignoring the statute of limitations and raising questions about fairness and accuracy.
The Binding Interface Database is an extensive, searchable internet site that brings together all known information on protein interactions. The database currently contains 245 interacting protein pairs and over 1,500 key interaction areas, providing a valuable resource for researchers to study complex biological systems.
Dr. Zhang's research focuses on improving indexing, retrieval, and use of images based on algorithms that rely on the semantics of the images themselves. His recent invention disclosure reveals a novel fuzzy logic-based indexing scheme and user relevance feedback algorithm for content-based image retrieval.
A study evaluated online resources for breast cancer clinical trials in Canada, finding that only 29% were listed. The US National Cancer Institute's PDQ Clinical Trials Database identified 86% of trials globally.
The National Virtual Observatory (NVO) has confirmed the discovery of a new brown dwarf, one of only 200 known to science. This breakthrough came from a computerized search of millions of astronomical objects in two separate databases, showcasing the potential of NVO to uncover new findings quickly.
Gavin Sherlock, PhD, director of the Stanford Microarray Database, discusses the history of gene microarray databases and their growing importance in making research data publicly available. A common standard, Minimal Information About a Microarray Experiment, has been established to facilitate easy access to the data.
The new Civil War Newspapers website will feature scanned documents of selected newspapers from both North and South, providing detailed indexes and a comprehensive master index. This project aims to provide a valuable resource for historians, allowing them to access a vast amount of information on various topics related to the era.
Researchers at Penn GSE will collaborate with city government and the school district to create the Kids' Integrated Database System, merging databases for over 250,000 Philadelphia children. The KIDS system aims to examine high-priority issues in early childhood development, including school readiness, foster care, and special education.
A recent study examined three independent databases to develop a comprehensive picture of the occupational hazards faced by EMS workers. The findings reveal that EMS personnel are exposed to various risks, including ambulance crashes, assaults, and exposure to infectious diseases.
A new database technology developed by Dr. Peng Liu can detect single, multiple or simultaneous attacks, isolating malicious transactions while preserving benign ones. The software also repairs the database by containing corrupted data objects and undoing the effects of the attack, allowing for static and on-the-fly repairs.
A preliminary study of the Paleobiology Database reveals that fragile fossils occur as frequently as durable ones, contradicting the expectation that tough skeletons would be more common. This finding suggests that the fossil record may be a more reliable source of information than previously thought.
The UniProt database will consolidate existing protein databases SWISS-PROT, TrEMBL, and PIR to provide a non-redundant source of protein information. The new database aims to facilitate research on human disease and translate basic science into clinical applications.
The new guide aims to overcome barriers for researchers to access and effectively use the wealth of freely available human genomic data. The NHGRI team provides practical instructions for searching and analyzing genomic data using major genome portals, such as Map Viewer, Genome Browser, and Ensembl.
A new web-based database provides researchers with access to the Plasmodium genome, enabling them to examine chromosome organization, scan for genes and predict protein structures. The database aims to speed up research and discovery in malaria combat, leveraging global collaboration among diverse scientists.
The Truthsayer system uses digital signatures to guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of online information. This approach makes it challenging for hackers to alter information without being detected, thus reducing the need for high-level security measures.
The new center will identify and track special outreach efforts by libraries nationwide, merging IU's medical informatics strengths with geographic information systems technology. It aims to provide a unique database for researchers to pinpoint health outreach activities.
The Johns Hopkins University team won second prize in the Microsoft .Net Best Awards for XML WebServices with their prototype virtual observatory program, SkyQuery. The service allows users to run queries across multiple databases simultaneously, including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and 2 Micron All-Sky Survey.
Researchers are creating a genetic database for ornamental trees by analyzing the DNA of George Washington's trees. The project, led by Virginia Tech and the USDA Forest Service, aims to understand the genetics of specific tree species.
The new section aims to explain the relevance of new research in genetics and molecular biology to practising clinicians. Key findings include associations between genetic sequences and disease, as well as the potential of proteomic analysis to further our understanding.
Researchers created a new database of acoustic measurements to help engineers build customized sound systems. The database aims to improve human-computer interaction by enabling spatial sound with accurate location and depth perception.
Researchers found that hip laxity is a solid risk factor for canine arthritis, which affects an estimated 70-80 percent of dogs in certain breeds. Selective breeding to avoid high-laxity individuals could slash the incidence of canine arthritis within 10 years.
Cornell students developed a web-based software and database to track bacterial strain characteristics and visualize molecular subtypes, allowing researchers to quickly analyze outbreaks and epidemics. The new tool reduces manual comparisons from days to minutes, aiding scientists in tracking virulent bacteria.
A University of Cincinnati geologist has found that genera appearing after mass extinctions survived for longer periods than those that emerged at other times. The trend is attributed to their generalist characteristics, which allowed them to adapt to new geographic and environmental distributions.
A new database using Geographic Information System (GIS) allows geologists to interpret large amounts of data more easily. The system enables scientists to query and analyze data over a large area in various ways, leading to new insights into the tectonic history of regions. This advancement in science helps understand the Earth's regi...