Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110250632 | METHODS FOR CONDUCTING CELLULAR ASSAYS - The present invention relates to cryopreserved cell cultures, methods for cryopreserving cells and methods for conducting cellular assays on such cells. A cryopreserved cell culture of the invention comprises a container having at least a surface which is coated with poly-lysine and frozen cells supported on the surface. | 10-13-2011 |
20120101005 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING THE TOXICITY OF A CHEMICAL - The invention relates to methods and kits for predicting the effect of a chemical on a developmental pathway. In particular, the invention relates to methods and kits for predicting the toxicity of a chemical on human developmental pathways. The methods and kits of the invention can be used for predicting changes in a cellular biomap or a developmental pathway during human foetal development. | 04-26-2012 |
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20130323778 | PAPER SUPPORT AND METHOD OF RECOVERING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL THEREFROM - The present invention relates to paper supports for neonatal screening that are used for the storage and further processing of biological materials. The invention is particularly concerned with paper supports which have at least one surface coated with a chemical that enhances the recovery of the biological material from the support. Methods of preparing and using the paper supports are also described. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330750 | SOLID SUPPORT AND METHOD OF ENHANCING THE RECOVERY OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL THEREFROM - The present invention relates to solid supports that are used for the storage and further processing of biological materials. The invention is particularly concerned with solid supports which have at least one surface coated with a chemical that enhances the recovery of the biological material from the support. Methods of preparing and using the solid supports are also described. | 12-12-2013 |
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