Useful Links

SCIENTIFIC DATABASES

• NIST Genome Editing Consortium – evaluates genome editing assay pipelines, develop benchmark materials and data, addresses measurements and standards in
• NIH Policies for Sharing Research Resources – guidance on sharing of research resources developed with NIH funding
• National Center for Biotechnology Information – provides a variety of resources and tools for research
• National Human Genome Research Institute
• PubMed – access to indexed citations and abstracts biomedical journal articles.
• Google scholar – online, freely accessible search engine for peer-reviewed articles
• FedEx –  packaging, marking and labeling Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) shipments for FedEx Express® services
• ATCC –  nonprofit repository of cell lines

GENE EDITING

• GenBank – NIH genetic sequence database, an annotated collection of all publicly available DNA sequences
• CRISPR Resources – Broad Institute’s resources for CRISPR gene editing
• CRISPR Design – Submit a single sequence for CRISPR design and analysis
• Deskgen – CRISPR gRNA Design tool
• E-CRISP – design of CRISPR constructs
• CCTop – CRISPR/Cas9 target online predcitor
• COSMIC – catalog of somatic mutations in cancer
• SnapGene – tool to plan, visualize and document DNA cloning and PCR
• ApE plasmid editior – a free plasmid editor program
• NEB Tools – interactive tools for your research and experimental design
• NEON™ Transfection system – next generation electroporation device

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ANIMAL MODELS

• International Society for Transgenic Technologies – society to support and advance animal transgenesis.
• Charles River Laboratories – For TARGATT™ mice
• AAALAC accredition – promotes the humane treatment of animals in science
• eMICE – National Cancer Institute resource for animal models in cancer research
• Mouse Genome Informatics – includes vast amount of information such as mouse gene characterization, comparative mapping data, etc.
• International KO Mouse Consortium – resource of mouse embryonic stem cells containing null mutation in every gene in mouse genome
• Ensembl Mouse – provides mouse genome sequences.
• Rat Genome Database – database for genetic, genomic, phenotype, and disease data generated from rat research
• CREATE Project – includes a Cre transgenic mouse line database.
• International Gene Trap Consortium – a public library providing information, tools, biological pathway maps, etc. on many gene trap cell lines.
• International Mouse Strain Resource – a searchable mouse strain database.

STEM CELLS INFORMATION

• International Society for Stem Cell Research – independent nonprofit organization and the voice of the stem cell research community
• Nature: Focus on stem cells – one-stop shop for a selection of excellent articles and features on stem cells handpicked from the pages of Nature
• National Cord Blood Program – an interactive, informational resource for the public to access information about cord blood programs and cord blood banks
• LifeMap – state-of-the-art platform for embryonic development and stem cell biology research.
• Cell: Stem Cell – broad-spectrum journal that covers the entire spectrum of stem cell biology
• iPS Academia, Japan
• Alliance for Regenerative Medicine – global advocate for regenerative and advanced therapies
• The Cord Blood Center – provides the up-to-date information and resources for expecting parents who would like to store stem cells from their child’s cord blood
• NIH Stem Cell Information – includes information and updates on US policy, scientific research, and laboratory protocols.
• International Stem Cell Registry – offers a searchable database on all human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell lines

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Linkedin – Follow applied StemCell, Inc. on Linkedin and know the latest in ASC’s technology and promotions
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