Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080262747 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique for sequencing nucleic acids in an automated or semi-automated manner is disclosed. Sample arrays of a multitude of nucleic acid sites are processed in multiple cycles to add nucleotides to the material to be sequenced, detect the nucleotides added to sites, and to de-block the added nucleotides of blocking agents and tags used to identify the last added nucleotide. Multiple parameters of the system are monitored to enable diagnosis and correction of problems as they occur during sequencing of the samples. Quality control routines are run during sequencing to determine quality of samples, and quality of the data collected. | 10-23-2008 |
20090186349 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID REACTIONS ON BEAD ARRAYS - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the use of microsphere arrays to detect and quantify a number of nucleic acid reactions. The invention finds use in genotyping, i.e. the determination of the sequence of nucleic acids, particularly alterations such as nucleotide substitutions (mismatches) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Similarly, the invention finds use in the detection and quantification of a nucleic acid target using a variety of amplification techniques, including both signal amplification and target amplification. The methods and compositions of the invention can be used in nucleic acid sequencing reactions as well. All applications can include the use of adapter sequences to allow for universal arrays. | 07-23-2009 |
20100137166 | INDEPENDENTLY REMOVABLE NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique for sequencing nucleic acids in an automated or semi-automated manner is disclosed. Sample arrays of a multitude of nucleic acid sites are processed in multiple cycles to add nucleotides to the material to be sequenced, detect the nucleotides added to sites, and to de-block the added nucleotides of blocking agents and tags used to identify the last added nucleotide. Multiple parameters of the system are monitored to enable diagnosis and correction of problems as they occur during sequencing of the samples. Quality control routines are run during sequencing to determine quality of samples, and quality of the data collected. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138162 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A SUBSET OF SITES OF A SUBSTRATE - A technique for sequencing nucleic acids in an automated or semi-automated manner is disclosed. Sample arrays of a multitude of nucleic acid sites are processed in multiple cycles to add nucleotides to the material to be sequenced, detect the nucleotides added to sites, and to de-block the added nucleotides of blocking agents and tags used to identify the last added nucleotide. Multiple parameters of the system are monitored to enable diagnosis and correction of problems as they occur during sequencing of the samples. Quality control routines are run during sequencing to determine quality of samples, and quality of the data collected. | 06-03-2010 |
20110009278 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique for sequencing nucleic acids in an automated or semi-automated manner is disclosed. Sample arrays of a multitude of nucleic acid sites are processed in multiple cycles to add nucleotides to the material to be sequenced, detect the nucleotides added to sites, and to de-block the added nucleotides of blocking agents and tags used to identify the last added nucleotide. Multiple parameters of the system are monitored to enable diagnosis and correction of problems as they occur during sequencing of the samples. Quality control routines are run during sequencing to determine quality of samples, and quality of the data collected. | 01-13-2011 |
20110009296 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique for sequencing nucleic acids in an automated or semi-automated manner is disclosed. Sample arrays of a multitude of nucleic acid sites are processed in multiple cycles to add nucleotides to the material to be sequenced, detect the nucleotides added to sites, and to de-block the added nucleotides of blocking agents and tags used to identify the last added nucleotide. Multiple parameters of the system are monitored to enable diagnosis and correction of problems as they occur during sequencing of the samples. Quality control routines are run during sequencing to determine quality of samples, and quality of the data collected. | 01-13-2011 |
20120129716 | USE OF MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS IN THE DETECTION OF TARGET ANALYTES USING MICROSPHERE ARRAYS - The invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for conducting analyses, particularly microfluidic devices for the detection of target analytes. | 05-24-2012 |
20120202704 | MULTI-SAMPLE INDEXING FOR MULTIPLEX GENOTYPING - A method for determining the presence of multiple nucleotide sequences of interest in multiple samples while preserving the identity of each sample, by contacting the samples with a plurality of probe sets. The probes are designed to indicate the presence of the sequences of interest and the identity of the sample containing the sequence of interest in complex mixtures. Applications of the method include genotyping, expression analysis, and identification of individual species in complex samples. Kits of probe sets for use in the methods are also provided. | 08-09-2012 |
20120208705 | LINKING SEQUENCE READS USING PAIRED CODE TAGS - Artificial transposon sequences having code tags and target nucleic acids containing such sequences. Methods for making artificial transposons and for using their properties to analyze target nucleic acids. | 08-16-2012 |
20120208724 | LINKING SEQUENCE READS USING PAIRED CODE TAGS - Artificial transposon sequences having code tags and target nucleic acids containing such sequences. Methods for making artificial transposons and for using their properties to analyze target nucleic acids. | 08-16-2012 |
20120316086 | PATTERNED FLOW-CELLS USEFUL FOR NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS - Provided is a surface having metal regions and an interstitial region having a composition that differs from the metal regions, wherein a continuous gel layer coats the surface across the metal regions and the interstitial regions. Nucleic acids or other analytes can be attached to the continuous gel layer such that a greater amount is attached over the metal regions than over the interstitial region. Also provided are methods for making such surfaces. Methods are also provided for making an array of nucleic acids or other analytes using such surfaces. | 12-13-2012 |
20130288931 | INDEPENDENTLY REMOVABLE NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for sequencing nucleic acids, that includes (a) a table having an arrangement of sites, including a site for receiving a first substrate, and a site for receiving a second substrate, the substrates each having an array for providing sequencing data for a plurality of different nucleic acids in parallel; (b) a plurality of stations configured to carry out manipulations in a sequencing procedure; and (c) a system control interface configured to direct relative movement between the table and the plurality of stations, and to direct different steps of the sequencing procedure to occur at the sites for receiving the different substrates, wherein the first substrate can be removed from the system independently of the second substrate such that the second substrate can be processed to obtain sequencing data independently of the first substrate. | 10-31-2013 |
20130316917 | SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods for the selective enrichment of nucleic acids. | 11-28-2013 |
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20130338042 | KINETIC EXCLUSION AMPLIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACID LIBRARIES - A method including (a) providing an amplification reagent including an array of sites, and a solution having different target nucleic acids; and (b) reacting the amplification reagent to produce amplification sites each having a clonal population of amplicons from a target nucleic acid from the solution. The reacting can include simultaneously transporting the nucleic acids to the sites at an average transport rate, and amplifying the nucleic acids that transport to the sites at an average amplification rate, wherein the average amplification rate exceeds the average transport rate. The reacting can include producing a first amplicon from a nucleic acid that transports to each of the sites, and producing subsequent amplicons from the nucleic acid or from the first amplicon, wherein the average rate at which the subsequent amplicons are generated exceeds the average rate at which the first amplicon is generated. | 12-19-2013 |
20130345067 | USE OF MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS IN THE DETECTION OF TARGET ANALYTES USING MICROSPHERE ARRAYS - The invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for conducting analyses, particularly microfluidic devices for the detection of target analytes. | 12-26-2013 |
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20140329723 | PATTERNED FLOW-CELLS USEFUL FOR NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS - Provided is a surface having metal regions and an interstitial region having a composition that differs from the metal regions, wherein a continuous gel layer coats the surface across the metal regions and the interstitial regions. Nucleic acids or other analytes can be attached to the continuous gel layer such that a greater amount is attached over the metal regions than over the interstitial region. Also provided are methods for making such surfaces. Methods are also provided for making an array of nucleic acids or other analytes using such surfaces. | 11-06-2014 |
20140364323 | MULTI-SAMPLE INDEXING FOR MULTIPLEX GENOTYPING - A method for determining the presence of multiple nucleotide sequences of interest in multiple samples while preserving the identity of each sample, by contacting the samples with a plurality of probe sets. The probes are designed to indicate the presence of the sequences of interest and the identity of the sample containing the sequence of interest in complex mixtures. Applications of the method include genotyping, expression analysis, and identification of individual species in complex samples. Kits of probe sets for use in the methods are also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
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20150072871 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique for sequencing nucleic acids in an automated or semi-automated manner is disclosed. Sample arrays of a multitude of nucleic acid sites are processed in multiple cycles to add nucleotides to the material to be sequenced, detect the nucleotides added to sites, and to de-block the added nucleotides of blocking agents and tags used to identify the last added nucleotide. Multiple parameters of the system are monitored to enable diagnosis and correction of problems as they occur during sequencing of the samples. Quality control routines are run during sequencing to determine quality of samples, and quality of the data collected. | 03-12-2015 |
20150080230 | KINETIC EXCLUSION AMPLIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACID LIBRARIES - A method including (a) providing an amplification reagent including an array of sites, and a solution having different target nucleic acids; and (b) reacting the amplification reagent to produce amplification sites each having a clonal population of amplicons from a target nucleic acid from the solution. The reacting can include simultaneously transporting the nucleic acids to the sites at an average transport rate, and amplifying the nucleic acids that transport to the sites at an average amplification rate, wherein the average amplification rate exceeds the average transport rate. The reacting can include producing a first amplicon from a nucleic acid that transports to each of the sites, and producing subsequent amplicons from the nucleic acid or from the first amplicon, wherein the average rate at which the subsequent amplicons are generated exceeds the average rate at which the first amplicon is generated. | 03-19-2015 |