NanoString nCounter data are gene expression assays
    where there is no need for the use of enzymes or amplification
    protocols and work with fluorescent barcodes (Geiss et al. (2018)
    <doi:10.1038/nbt1385>). Each barcode is assigned a
    messenger-RNA/micro-RNA (mRNA/miRNA) which after bonding with its
    target can be counted. As a result each count of a specific barcode
    represents the presence of its target mRNA/miRNA. 'NACHO' (NAnoString
    quality Control dasHbOard) is able to analyse the exported NanoString
    nCounter data and facilitates the user in performing a quality
    control. 'NACHO' does this by visualising quality control metrics,
    expression of control genes, principal components and sample specific
    size factors in an interactive web application.

Contains methods described by Dennis Helsel in 
             his book "Nondetects And Data Analysis: Statistics 
             for Censored Environmental Data".

Contains methods described by Dennis Helsel in 
             his book "Statistics for Censored Environmental Data
             using Minitab and R" (2011) and courses and videos at 
             <https://practicalstats.com>. This package incorporates functions 
             of NADA and adds new functionality.

Provides a unified, programmatic interface for searching, browsing,
  and retrieving metadata from various international organization data repositories
  that use the National Data Archive ('NADA') software, such as the World Bank,
  'FAO', and the International Household Survey Network ('IHSN'). Functions allow users to
  discover available data collections, country codes, and access types, perform
  complex searches using keyword and spatial/temporal filters, and retrieve
  detailed study information, including file lists and variable-level data
  dictionaries. It simplifies access to microdata for researchers and policy
  analysts globally.

Constructs (non)additive genetic relationship matrices, and their
    inverses, from a pedigree to be used in linear mixed effect models (A.K.A.
    the 'animal model'). Also includes other functions to facilitate the use of
    animal models. Some functions have been created to be used in conjunction
    with the R package 'asreml' for the 'ASReml' software, which can be
    obtained upon purchase from 'VSN' international 
    (<https://vsni.co.uk/software/asreml>).