A new ontology for smart city infrastructure threats, cybercrime and digital investigation has been developed to assist digital forensic investigators. The ontology provides a consistent and structured representation of knowledge, allowing for increased efficiency and rapid remediation in future investigations.
The Gene Ontology Consortium has published a new resource of human gene functions, combining experimental data with evolutionary modeling. The PAN-GO functionome lists known functions of over 20,000 genes, providing a complete and accurate picture of gene function.
The NLM has awarded Regenstrief Institute a $5 million contract extension to support the continued maintenance and expansion of LOINC, a global standard for health terminology. This marks 30 years of NLM's commitment to LOINC.
Experts at the University of Birmingham have proposed a new approach to transport ticketing using blockchain technology and ontology. The system, called STUB, aims to provide a universal and accessible ticketing framework that can be used by multiple providers.
A new study conducted by Dr. Ofek Riemer finds that Jewish Israeli citizens experience decreased levels of security after exposure to the new defensive-oriented foreign policy approach, highlighting the importance of understanding the link between foreign policy and citizens' sense of security.
A new study uses machine learning to analyze data from DrugAge, a database of chemical compounds modulating lifespan in model organisms. The researchers create four types of datasets to predict whether or not a compound extends the lifespan of C. elegans, using features such as compound-protein interactions and Gene Ontology terms.
Researchers aim to characterize theory structure using symmetry, but find it doesn't capture enough information for a thorough comparison of complexity. They explore alternative approaches to measuring structural complexity, but ultimately conclude that symmetry-based methods may be limited.
Researchers identified seven distinct subpopulations of kidney resident macrophages, each with unique transcriptomic signatures and functions. These subpopulations are associated with different portions of the nephron and have distinct roles in protecting the kidney from infection and maintaining tissue health.
Researchers created a holistic representation of rare disease data including previously ignored information. The tool provides access to new patient interaction data, improving understanding and treatment options.
A new standard, BIDS, allows researchers to compare and combine studies in an apples-to-apples way. This enables the sharing and analysis of large brain imaging datasets, improving the field's ability to understand brain function.
The SYNGO Consortium has released a public data resource that provides a standardized framework for describing synaptic functions. The knowledge base includes nearly 3,000 descriptions of more than 1,100 unique synaptic genes, compiled from published experimental information.
The Cross-Linguistic Data Formats Initiative sets out proposed guidelines for a standardized format for linguistic databases, providing a software package, basic ontology, and usage examples. This initiative aims to standardize data formats to facilitate sharing and re-use of data in comparative linguistics.
Two NIH grants will support Cathy Wu's work on protein ontology and big data analysis to improve understanding of human disease and identify potential diagnostic targets. Researchers will use natural language processing tools to retrieve targeted therapy information from scientific literature and clinical trials.
A new method creates ontology, a specification of all major players in the cell and their relationships, from large datasets. The approach captures known cellular components and identifies potentially new biological components, triggering updates to existing databases.
A University at Buffalo psychiatrist is developing a standardized vocabulary for chronic pain to improve its assessment. By studying thousands of patients from around the world, he aims to create a uniform way of describing pain using ontology, which draws on philosophy and computational approaches.
In a high-profile debate, Merrill critiques Smith and Cuesters' realist approach to ontology engineering. The exchange raises fundamental questions about the nature of ontology for e-science.
A new ontology called SEMA4A allows specification of user characteristics and preferences to improve the adaptability of emergency notifications. The system aims to reduce fatalities by providing information in a comprehensible manner to various types of users.
A special issue of Trends in Microbiology publishes reviews on the Gene Ontology, a powerful language that enables researchers to describe disease-related and beneficial interactions between microbes and their hosts. The Gene Ontology provides a shared vocabulary for scientists to link experimental results to computer-readable language...
A universal language for describing genes involved in microbial-host interactions has been created, providing a shared vocabulary for researchers. The Gene Ontology resource will increase knowledge of molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions, ultimately leading to the design of novel disease-limiting strategies.
Researchers have created a unique internet facility called Open Ontology Repository (OOR) to store diverse collections of concepts and facilitate complex systems in various sectors. OOR will support advanced logic systems and save time and money in manufacturing control, supply chain management, and biomedical management.
A National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) workshop has led to the creation of a shared framework for artificial intelligence in machines. This agreement enables machines to interpret commands with near human common sense, potentially transforming manufacturing processes.