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| 20090011959 | Method for preparing single-stranded DNA libraries - This invention relates to methods of generating single stranded DNA libraries for use in amplification and sequencing reactions. In various aspects, the disclosed methods include: fragmenting DNA; polishing the fragments' ends; ligating the fragments to universal adaptors; performing strand displacement and extension of the nicked fragments; purifying the double-stranded ligation products; capturing the double-stranded ligation products onto a solid support; and isolating single stranded DNA library fragments, and binding these fragments to another solid support. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090048124 | Methods of amplifying and sequencing nucleic acids - An apparatus and method for performing rapid DNA sequencing, such as genomic sequencing, is provided herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a sample DNA for genomic sequencing, amplifying the prepared DNA in a representative manner, and performing multiple sequencing reaction on the amplified DNA with only one primer hybridization step. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100035252 | Methods for sequencing individual nucleic acids under tension - The invention provides apparatuses and methods of use thereof for sequencing nucleic acids subjected to a force, and thus considered under tension. The methods may employ but are not dependent upon incorporation of extrinsically detectably labeled nucleotides. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100137143 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ANALYTES - Methods and apparatus relating to FET arrays including large FET arrays for monitoring chemical and/or biological reactions such as nucleic acid sequencing-by-synthesis reactions. Some methods provided herein relate to improving signal (and also signal to noise ratio) from released hydrogen ions during nucleic acid sequencing reactions. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110009275 | Methods of amplifying and sequencing nucleic acids - An apparatus and method for performing rapid DNA sequencing, such as genomic sequencing, is provided herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a sample DNA for genomic sequencing, amplifying the prepared DNA in a representative manner, and performing multiple sequencing reaction on the amplified DNA with only one primer hybridization step. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110177587 | NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION WITH CONTINUOUS FLOW EMULSION - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and devices/systems for amplifying genetic material and may include providing a water-in-oil emulsion in a continuous flow. The emulsion may include a plurality of water droplets comprising microreactors. Each of the plurality of microreactors may include a single bead capable of capturing a nucleic acid template, a single species nucleic acid template and sufficient reagents to amplify the copy number of the nucleic acid template. The method also includes flowing the emulsion across a first temperature zone and a second lower temperature zone to thermally process the microreactors to amplify the nucleic acid template by polymerase chain reaction. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110201526 | BEAD EMULSION NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - Disclosed are methods for nucleic acid amplification wherein nucleic acid templates, beads, and amplification reaction solution are emulsified and the nucleic acid templates are amplified to provide clonal copies of the nucleic acid templates attached to the beads. Also disclosed are kits and apparatuses for performing the methods of the invention. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110250603 | Methods for Sequencing Individual Nucleic Acids Under Tension - The invention provides apparatuses and methods of use thereof for sequencing nucleic acids subjected to a force, and thus considered under tension. The methods may employ but are not dependent upon incorporation of extrinsically detectably labeled nucleotides. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250700 | Methods for Sequencing Individual Nucleic Acids Under Tension - The invention provides apparatuses and methods of use thereof for sequencing nucleic acids subjected to a force, and thus considered under tension. The methods may employ but are not dependent upon incorporation of extrinsically detectably labeled nucleotides. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251078 | Methods for Sequencing Individual Nucleic Acids Under Tension - The invention provides apparatuses and methods of use thereof for sequencing nucleic acids subjected to a force, and thus considered under tension. The methods may employ but are not dependent upon incorporation of extrinsically detectably labeled nucleotides. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251110 | Methods for Sequencing Individual Nucleic Acids Under Tension - The invention provides apparatuses and methods of use thereof for sequencing nucleic acids subjected to a force, and thus considered under tension. The methods may employ but are not dependent upon incorporation of extrinsically detectably labeled nucleotides. | 10-13-2011 |
