Case Studies

The NGS has users from all research areas, many of whom are performing cutting-edge research with NGS resources.  In order to demonstrate the benefits of NGS resources to potential new users, it is important for us to demonstrate what research can be done in your area using NGS resources.  Many of the techniques used in the case studies can be transfered to other research areas so browse some outwith your research area as you never know what you might find. 

The current list of case studies are -

• Astronomy databases
• Real-time visualisation of blood flow through the brain
• The effects of defibrillation on the heart
• Geodemographic modelling
• Ion channel simulations and free energy calculations
• Membrane permeation
• Molecule formation from ultracold gases
• Understanding electrical defibrillation of the heart
• High through-put virtual drug screening using the NGS
• Development of a chemical properties database
• Modelling criminal patterns using the NGS
• mRNA analysis using the NGS

We are always looking for new and exciting examples of our resources being used in research.  If you would like to see your research highlighted here then please contact the NGS Liaison Officer.

Latest case study - mRNA analysis using the NGS - Paul Wilkinson from the University of Exeter describes how he has used the NGS to tackle crop pests.