| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACEDB | A C. Elegans Database |
| MGD | Mouse Genome Database |
| IMAGE | Integrated Molecular Analysis Of Gene Expression |
| IUBMB | Intl. Union Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
| MALDI | Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption Ionization |
| ASB | American Society For Biotechnology |
| CE | Capillary Electrophoresis |
| SIB | Society For Industrial Biology |
| MBL | Marine Biological Laboratory |
| OHER | Office Of Health And Environmental Research |