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The term "Volatilome" refers to the collection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are produced by biological organisms, including plants, animals, and humans. These compounds can be emitted through various biological processes, including metabolism and microbial activity. The study of the volatilome is significant in various fields, such as environmental science, agriculture, medicine, and food quality assessment.
A volcano plot is a type of scatter plot commonly used in bioinformatics and various fields of research, particularly in genomics and proteomics, to visualize the results of high-throughput experiments. It is especially useful for displaying the results of differential expression analyses, such as comparing gene or protein expression levels between two conditions (e.g., treated vs. control).
WebTAG (Web-based Transport Appraisal Guidance) is a set of guidelines developed by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to assist in the appraisal and evaluation of transport projects. It provides a framework for assessing the impacts of transport interventions, ensuring that considerations such as economic, social, and environmental factors are adequately accounted for in the planning and decision-making processes. The guidance includes methodologies for cost-benefit analysis, forecasting travel demand, and evaluating wider impacts.
Weighted Correlation Network Analysis (WGCNA) is a systems biology method used for analyzing the relationships between genes or other biological features in high-throughput data, such as gene expression profiles. The primary goal of WGCNA is to identify clusters (modules) of highly correlated genes and to correlate these modules with external traits or clinical outcomes.
WormBook is a freely accessible online resource and collaborative platform that serves as a comprehensive guide to the biology of the model organism *Caenorhabditis elegans*, a type of nematode worm widely used in genetics, developmental biology, and neuroscience research. It is designed to provide researchers, educators, and students with detailed information about various aspects of *C. elegans*, including its genetics, development, physiology, behavior, and applications in scientific research.
Xenobiology is a theoretical field of science that studies the potential forms and functions of extraterrestrial life. It is an interdisciplinary area that incorporates elements from biology, astrobiology, and various scientific principles to hypothesize about the biological structures, processes, and ecosystems that might exist on other planets or celestial bodies, where conditions could be significantly different from those on Earth.