摘要:
In one aspect the present invention provides methods of synthesizing a preparation of nucleic acid molecules, the methods comprising the steps of: (a) utilizing an RNA template to enzymatically synthesize a first DNA molecule that is complementary to at least 50 contiguous bases of the RNA template; (b) utilizing the first DNA molecule as a template to enzymatically synthesize a second DNA molecule, thereby forming a double-stranded DNA molecule wherein the first DNA molecule is hybridized to the second DNA molecule; (c) utilizing the first or second DNA molecule of the double-stranded DNA molecule as a template to enzymatically synthesize a first RNA molecule that is complementary to either the first DNA molecule or to the second DNA molecule; and (d) utilizing the first RNA molecule as a template to enzymatically synthesize a third DNA molecule that is complementary to the first RNA molecule. In another aspect, the present invention provides processed DNA samples prepared by a method of the invention for synthesizing a preparation of nucleic acid molecules. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods for hybridizing a processed DNA sample to a population of immobilized nucleic acid molecules.
摘要:
The invention relates to methods and systems (e.g., computer systems and computer program products) for identifying and characterizing genes using microarrays. In particular, the invention provides for improved, robust methods for detecting genes through the use of microarrays to analyze the expression state of the genome. Genes which are expressed can be mapped to their respective positions in the genome, and the structure of such genes can be determined.
摘要:
A system for transmission of mode of access information between a first device operated by a first user and a second device operated by a second user includes a database that is in network communication with the first device and the second device. The database stores a plurality of different modes of access for contacting the first user that are devoid of alpha-numeric identifiers specific to the first user. The database allows the first user to select one of the modes of access as a current mode of access of the first user. The current mode of access of the first user can be communicated to the second device once the second device queries the database. The current mode of access of the first user can be selected from the group consisting of mobile phone, text message and electronic mail. The current mode of access of the first user can change automatically over time according to a schedule input into the database by the first user. In some embodiments, at least one of the first device and the second device is a web-based mobile phone.
摘要:
A method for amplification and capture of nucleic acid sequences can include the steps of annealing a forward primer to a DNA or RNA template in a first reaction vessel that includes fewer than four different dNTPs; extending the forward primer with the dNTPs to form an extended primer that terminates when an omitted dNTP is required for further extension of the forward primer; releasing the extended primer; exponentially amplifying the extended primer in a second reaction vessel that includes a reverse primer, four different dNTPs and a capture probe, the capture probe including n oligonucleotides, wherein fewer than n of the oligonucleotides are locking nucleic acids; and concurrently capturing one of the extended primers in the second reaction vessel with the capture probe while amplifying the extended primer. Further, in certain embodiments, the steps of annealing, extending and releasing occur at a first reaction temperature that is substantially isothermal and in the absence of a helicase. In addition, or alternatively, the steps of exponentially amplifying and capturing occur at a second reaction temperature that is substantially isothermal.
摘要:
A method in which a temperature gradient is generated across a "gradient" block, and an apparatus comprising a block across which a temperature gradient can be generated. By setting up such a gradient, multiple reaction mixtures held in wells on the gradient block can be simultaneously run at temperatures which differ only slightly, thereby permitting an optimum temperature for the reaction to be quickly identified. In a preferred embodiment the gradient block is integrated into a thermal cycler used for nucleic acid amplification reactions.
摘要:
Methods for amplification and capture of nucleic acid sequences include annealing a forward primer to a DNA or RNA template in a first reaction vessel including fewer than four different dNTPs; forming an extended primer that terminates when an omitted dNTP is required for further extension; releasing the extended primer; exponentially amplifying the extended primer in a second reaction vessel that includes a reverse primer, four different dNTPs and a capture probe that includes n oligonucleotides having fewer than n locking nucleic acids; and concurrently capturing one of the extended primers with the capture probe while amplifying the extended primer. The steps of annealing, extending and releasing can occur at a first reaction temperature that is substantially isothermal and in the absence of a helicase. The steps of exponentially amplifying and capturing can occur at a second reaction temperature that is substantially isothermal.
摘要:
Methods of selecting tag nucleic acids and VLSIPS™ arrays and the arrays made by the methods are used to label and track compositions, including cells and viruses, e.g., in libraries of cells or viruses. In addition to providing a way of tracking compositions in mixtures, the tags facilitate analysis of cell and viral phenotypes.
摘要:
A system for transmission of data between a first device operated by a first user and a second device includes a database that receives a first set of data input by the first user and a second set of data input by the second user. In one embodiment, the first set of data includes an immediate mode of access and/or one or more future modes of access of the first user which correlate to one or more specific time periods during which the future mode of access will become the immediate mode of access. Additionally, the first set of data can include a time-dependent schedule of the future mode of access of the first user.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for analyzing exon expression profiles of a cell or type of cell. In the invention, the expression levels of a plurality of individual exons or multiexons for each of a plurality of genes in the genome of an organism are measured and analyzed to determine the biological state, such as the exon expression state or transcriptional state, of the cell or type of cell. The methods of the invention are useful for determination of alternative RNA splicing in a plurality of genes. The invention also provides nucleic acid probe arrays for determining in parallel the expression levels of a plurality of exons or multiexons for each of a plurality of genes in the genome of an organism. The invention further provides methods for determining the effects of perturbations, such as perturbations by drugs, on exon expression and alternative RNA splicing pathways.
摘要:
A method for amplifying a nucleic acid sequence includes the steps of (i) providing a first pair of primers that include one or more uracil nucleotides, the primers being complementary to a portion of a genomic template, (ii) introducing the first pair of primers, the genomic template and a first polymerase into a reaction vessel, (iii) carrying out one or more polymerase chain reaction cycles in the reaction vessel to generate a plurality of first amplicons, and (iv) selectively degrading a portion each first amplicon with a Uracil-DNA Glycosylase to decrease the binding energy of each first amplicon. In one embodiment, the step of selectively degrading includes using a thermostable Uracil-DNA Glycosylase to decrease the binding energy of each first amplicon. In another embodiment, the method also includes the step of adding a second polymerase and a second pair of primers to the reaction vessel to generate a plurality of second amplicons that are different than the first amplicons. Generating the plurality of second amplicons can occur substantially isothermally or non-isothermally. Further, the second pair of primers can be nested primers.