ABSTRACT: The non-linear elastic model of Mooney-Rivlin was available in the CellML model repositories. Here, we have provided a simple growth model to describe the state of stress and strain in a 2D model with a 1D growth applied on one side.
Project description:We prepared small RNA libraries from 29 tumor/normal pairs of human cervical tissue samples. Analysis of the resulting sequences (42 million in total) defined 64 new human microRNA (miRNA) genes. Both arms of the hairpin precursor were observed in twenty-three of the newly identified miRNA candidates. We tested several computational approaches for analysis of class differences between high throughput sequencing datasets, and describe a novel application of log linear model that has provided the most datasets, and describe a novel application of log linear model that has provided the most effective analysis for this data. This method resulted in the identification of 67 miRNAs that were differentially-expressed between the tumor and normal samples at a false discovery rate less than 0.001. A total of 29 tumor/normal pairs of human cervical tissue samples were analyzed. Two samples (G699N_2 and G761T_2) were performed in duplicates. No Fastq files for GSM532871 to GSM532889, GSM532929, and GSM532930. Sequence files are provided as text files for these 22 Sample records in GSE20592_RAW.tar. 38 samples with quality scores are available from SRA as SRP002/SRP002326 (see Supplementary file below).
Project description:Background: As costs decline, the size and scope of microarray experiments have increased. In multi-centre studies there is a need to ensure consistency of data pre-processing across centres. Similarly, in smaller scale studies the evolution of microarray platforms means that there is often a need to compare data generated on earlier microarrays to that generated on newer ones. It is important in such studies to ensure that platform-dependent biases are removed so that meta-analysis of different datasets can be performed reliably. In both these cases the optimal scenario is to have a small subset of samples repeated at each site or on each platform. These replicates can then be used to learn a relationship between probe intensities on the two platforms. Results: I introduce here a simple, linear-modelling-based method for normalizing data from multiple-platforms by using replicate hybridizations. A dataset of 20 rat liver samples is used as a benchmark. Eight samples are hybridized to two separate versions of Affymetrix microarrays, while the other 12 are hybridized to one, for a total of 28 arrays. Our linear modelling method removes platform bias as assessed using both unsupervised machine-learning and two-group statistical analyses. The method is computationally efficient and works well for data pre-processed by the GCRMA, RMA and MAS5 algorithms and using either default or alternative probe-mappings. The method is very stable towards the number of replicate samples used, with even two replicates greatly reducing platform-specific bias. Conclusions: A simple linear-modelling method can remove platform-specific bias independent of the pre-processing algorithm and ProbeSet-mapping used. This technique can readily be extended to multi-site experiments, and suggests the benefits of including a small number of replicate hybridizations in each new study as a normalization control. Twenty rats livers were processed, eight on both RAE230-A and RAE230-2 arrays, 8 on only RAE230-A arrays, and 4 on RAE230-2 arrays only.
Project description:We prepared small RNA libraries from 29 tumor/normal pairs of human cervical tissue samples. Analysis of the resulting sequences (42 million in total) defined 64 new human microRNA (miRNA) genes. Both arms of the hairpin precursor were observed in twenty-three of the newly identified miRNA candidates. We tested several computational approaches for analysis of class differences between high throughput sequencing datasets, and describe a novel application of log linear model that has provided the most datasets, and describe a novel application of log linear model that has provided the most effective analysis for this data. This method resulted in the identification of 67 miRNAs that were differentially-expressed between the tumor and normal samples at a false discovery rate less than 0.001.
Project description:In our study, we constructed a Simple steatosis (NAFL) mouse model with a high-fructose and high-cholesterol (HFHC diet) for 12 weeks. Next, we performed RNA Sequencing analysis to reveal molecular features of Simple steatosis. As a result, we obtained hepatic genome-wide mRNA expression in the livers from two groups of mice (NAFL versus Normal).Using FDR < 0.01 and fold change > 2 as the threshold, we identified 176 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the livers of NAFL mice relative to the normal control mice, of which 118 up-regulated and 58 down-regulated. The top 5 up-regulated genes in NAFL mice included the genes encoding for Themis, Cfd, Aqp8, Osbpi3 and Scd1.
Project description:The measurement of RNA abundance derived from massively parallel sequencing experiments is an essential technique. Methods that reduce ribosomal RNA levels are usually required prior to sequencing library construction because ribosomal RNA typically comprises >90% of the total RNA molecules in a sample. For some experiments, ribosomal RNA depletion is favored over poly(A) selection because it offers a more inclusive representation of the transcriptome. However, methods to deplete ribosomal RNA are generally proprietary, complex, inefficient, applicable to only specific species, or compatible with only a narrow range of RNA input levels. Here, we describe Ribo-Pop (ribosomal RNA depletion for popular use), a simple workflow and antisense oligo design strategy that we demonstrate works over a wide input range and can be easily adapted to any organism with a sequenced genome. We provide a computational pipeline for probe selection, a streamlined 20-minute protocol, and ready-to-use oligo sequences for several organisms. We anticipate that our simple and generalizable “open source” design strategy would enable virtually any lab to pursue full transcriptome sequencing in their organism of interest with minimal time and resources.
Project description:Phenotypic variation is essential for the selection of new traits of interest. Structural variants, consisting of deletions, duplications, inversions, and translocations, have greater potential for phenotypic consequences than single nucleotide variants. Indeed, pan-genome studies have highlighted the importance of structural variation in the evolution and selection of novel traits. Here, we describe a simple method to induce structural variation in plants. We demonstrate that a short period of growth on the topoisomerase II inhibitor etoposide induces heritable structural variation and altered phenotypes in Arabidopsis thaliana at high frequency. Using long-read sequencing and genetic analysis, we identified causative deletions and inversions underlying semi-dominant and recessive phenotypes. This method is potentially applicable to any plant species, with minimal resources required, and is suitable to replace irradiation as a source of induced large-effect structural variation.