Abstract:
This present disclosure provides methods and compositions for multiplex amplification, e.g., PCR, of DNA samples compartmentalized on the surface of an array. In certain aspects, the method includes providing a solid substrate having features of immobilized forward and reverse primer pair constructs therein for amplifying a target polynucleotide sequence, contacting the plurality of features with a corresponding nucleic acid sample, and incubating the contacted features under conditions to allow release of the forward and reverse primer constructs and amplification of the desire target polynucleotide. The release of the primer constructs from the substrate can be done prior to or during the incubating step.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides methods for barcoding a plurality of DNA samples using a microarray of barcode-containing transposase complexes. In some embodiments, the DNA samples and transposase complexes are present in aqueous droplets on the surfaces of opposing substrates, which allows a single DNA sample droplet to be combined with a single transposase-complex droplet. The barcoded DNA in the combined droplets can be used for any number of purposes, including as templates for amplification and sequencing.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to an improved method for distinguishing tissue from an embedding medium, such as paraffin in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sample. The method involves the use of fluorescence of naturally-occurring species in tissue to determine the location of the tissue in the embedded sample. An embedded sample is generally excited by light of a selected wavelength, and the fluorescence emission at an emitted wavelength is used to locate the boundary or location of the tissue in the embedded sample.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to an improved method for distinguishing tissue from an embedding medium, such as paraffin in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sample. The method involves the use of fluorescence of naturally-occurring species in tissue to determine the location of the tissue in the embedded sample. An embedded sample is generally excited by light of a selected wavelength, and the fluorescence emission at an emitted wavelength is used to locate the boundary or location of the tissue in the embedded sample.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to an improved method for distinguishing tissue from an embedding medium, such as paraffin in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sample. The method involves the use of fluorescence of naturally-occurring species in tissue to determine the location of the tissue in the embedded sample. An embedded sample is generally excited by light of a selected wavelength, and the fluorescence emission at an emitted wavelength is used to locate the boundary or location of the tissue in the embedded sample.
Abstract:
Described herein, among other things, is an adapter comprising a population of first oligonucleotides, a second oligonucleotide and a third oligonucleotide, wherein the first oligonucleotides, the second oligonucleotide and the third oligonucleotide are hybridized together to produce a complex that comprises: (i) a first end comprising a transposase recognition sequence, (ii) a central single-stranded region of variable sequence and (iii) a second end comprising sequences that are non-complementary. A method, as well as a kit for practicing the method, are also provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to an improved method for distinguishing tissue from an embedding medium, such as paraffin in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sample. The method involves the use of fluorescence of naturally-occurring species in tissue to determine the location of the tissue in the embedded sample. An embedded sample is generally excited by light of a selected wavelength, and the fluorescence emission at an emitted wavelength is used to locate the boundary or location of the tissue in the embedded sample.
Abstract:
A method for making an asymmetrically-tagged sequencing library is provided. In some embodiments, the method may comprise: obtaining a symmetrically-tagged library of cDNA or genomic DNA fragments, hybridizing a tailed first primer to the 3′ sequence tag of the library and extending the same to produce primer extension products, and amplifying the primer extension products using a pair of tailed primers to produce asymmetrically-tagged library.
Abstract:
Provided herein, among other things, are compositions for improving signal-to-noise in hybridization to oligonucleotide arrays. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a population of indexing oligonucleotides of formula X-Y, where the sequences of region X hybridize to an array and the sequences of region Y hybridize to distinct sites within a genomic region, transcript, set of transcripts, or complement of the same. Use of these oligonucleotides increases signal, reduces background and smoothens array hybridization analyses. Methods and kits that employ the compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
Provided is an emulsion comprising: (a) droplets that contain a single polymeric compound or a pre-defined mixture thereof, and (b) an immiscible liquid, wherein: (i) each of the droplets comprises multiple molecules of the compound(s) contained therein; and the droplets do not contain monomeric precursors for the polymeric compound. A method for making the emulsion is also provided.