The incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is increasing worldwide, and its prevalence is
particularly high in some parts of Central Europe. Here we undertake whole-genome and …

DNA damage is a critical factor contributing to genetic alterations, directly affecting human
health, including developing diseases such as cancer and age-related disorders. DNA …

Background Broad-based collaborations are becoming increasingly common among
disease researchers. For example, the Global HIV Enterprise has united cross-disciplinary …

This article summarizes the motivation for, and the proceedings of, the first ISA-TAB
workshop held December 6–8, 2007, at the EBI, Cambridge, UK. This exploratory workshop …

Background Low-cost handheld computers (PDA) potentially represent an efficient tool for
collecting sensitive data in surveys. The goal of this study is to evaluate the quality of sexual …

Abstract The BioSample Database (http://www. ebi. ac. uk/biosamples) is a new database at
EBI that stores information about biological samples used in molecular experiments, such as …

Biomedical researchers often work with massive, detailed and heterogeneous datasets.
These datasets raise new challenges of information organization and management for …

Genetic biobanking studies are becoming increasingly common as researchers recognise
the need for large samples to identify the genetic basis of susceptibility to complex disease …

We present the Sample-based Laboratory Information Management System (SLIMS), a
powerful and user-friendly open source web application that provides all members of a …

SIMBioMS is a web-based open source software system for managing data and information
in biomedical studies. It provides a solution for the collection, storage, management and …