Abstract:
A method of reading a plurality of encoded microvessels used in an assay for biological or chemical analysis The method can include providing a plurality of encoded microvessels The microvessels can include a respective microbody and a reservoir core configured to hold a substance in the reservoir core The microbody can include a material that surrounds the reservoir core and facilitates detection of a characteristic of the substance within the reservoir core Optionally, the material can be transparent so as to facilitate detection of an optical characteristic of a substance within the reservoir core The microbody can include an identifiable code associated with the substance The method can also include determining the corresponding codes of the microvessels.
Abstract:
A method of reading a plurality of encoded microvessels used in an assay for biological or chemical analysis The method can include providing a plurality of encoded microvessels The microvessels can include a respective microbody and a reservoir core configured to hold a substance in the reservoir core The microbody can include a material that surrounds the reservoir core and facilitates detection of a characteristic of the substance within the reservoir core Optionally, the material can be transparent so as to facilitate detection of an optical characteristic of a substance within the reservoir core The microbody can include an identifiable code associated with the substance The method can also include determining the corresponding codes of the microvessels.
Abstract:
A microarray is designed capture one or more molecules of interest at each of a plurality of sites on a substrate. The sites comprise base pads, such as polymer base pads, that promote the attachment of the molecules at the sites. The microarray may be made by one or more patterning techniques to create a layout of base pads in a desired pattern. Further, the microarrays may include features to encourage clonality at the sites.