Abstract:
A method of preparing a discrete polymer network array include mixing a plurality of nucleic acid polymer networks with a plurality of color-activated polymer networks to form a dispersion, applying the dispersion to an array of wells, the nucleic acid polymer networks selectively depositing into wells of the array of wells, and rinsing the array of wells to selectively remove the plurality of color-activated polymer networks.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to tagged particles and the identification and characterization of particles based on their tag. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for the production of a multitude of uniquely tagged particles comprised of a range of components selected from the group consisting of carriers, cargo and surface molecules, and the identification of such particles causing a specific effect/change in a sample, such as certain tissues/cell types.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cluster for the detection of an analyte, said cluster comprising a plurality of visually detectable colored particles and a plurality of luminescent particles, wherein (i) the particles are bound to each other, and (ii) at least one binding partner of an analyte is bound to the colored particles and/or the luminescent particles.
Abstract:
Provided herein is technology relating to depositing a material uniformly onto a surface and particularly, but not exclusively, to compositions comprising polymers near their entanglement concentrations and related methods and uses for depositing a material onto a surface uniformly. Accordingly, provided herein is technology that is general, aqueous-based, and does not require re-engineering or chemistry changes to the materials (e.g., beads and/or macromolecules) being deposited. In some embodiments, conventional spotting buffers are modified by dissolving one or more polymers in solution (e.g., aqueous or organic) to provide an even distribution of material (e.g., beads, macromolecules, etc.).
Abstract:
Provided herein are monoliths with attached recognition compounds which selectively bind ligands, methods of preparing such monoliths, arrays thereof and uses thereof. For example, monoliths provide herein can be used in columns and arrays thereof.
Abstract:
A method of retrieving a subset of polynuceotide molecules from a mixture of polynucleotide molecules includes receiving a mixture of nucleotide sequences comprising one or more polynucleotide molecules, synthesizing one or more identifier (ID) regions onto the one or more polynucleotide molecules. The method also includes generating a bead-bound library of one or more beads comprising subsets of identical polynucleotide molecules. Each bead is identified by the ID Sequence of the associated Polynucleotide Sequence. The method further includes sequencing the one or more ID regions of each bead to generate ID Sequence information for each bead, combining the Polynucleotide Sequence information, the one or more ID Sequences, and coordinates of each bead to identify the Polynucleotide Sequence on the bead, and retrieving the bead with its associated Polynucleotide Sequence from the flow cell based on the absolute coordinate position of the bead.
Abstract:
Aspects of the invention relate to methods, compositions for designing and producing a target nucleic acid. In particular, aspects of the invention relate to the multiplex synthesis of target polynucleotides.
Abstract:
An apparatus for microwave assisted solid phase synthesis using solid-phase resin beads mixed with a liquid solvent comprises: - a generally cylindrical reactor (1) made of microwave transparent material and having a central axis, the reactor (1) having an inlet (5) and an outlet (6); - a porous frit associated with the outlet (6) of the reactor (1), the porous frit preventing discharge of beads and allowing discharge of the solvent from the reactor; and - means (4) for concentric rotation of the reactor (1) around the central axis in alternating clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. A method for microwave assisted solid phase synthesis using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for the production of nucleic acid molecules. In some aspects, the invention allows for the microscale generation of nucleic acid molecules, optionally followed by assembly of these nucleic acid molecules into larger molecules. In some aspects, the invention allows for efficient production of nucleic acid molecules (e.g., large nucleic acid molecules such as genomes).
Abstract:
There is provided a process for making a microarray. The process comprises the steps of: a) providing a plurality of holes that extend into a substrate; b) providing a population of microparticles that are chemically or biologically active; and c) forcing the microparticles at least partially into said holes, wherein the holes and microparticles are dimensioned relative to each other to enable locking engagement of said microparticles at least partially within said holes.