Abstract:
The present disclosure generally relates to methods for increasing the region of interest of spatial multi-omics techniques while retaining single-cell resolution. These methods can improve the scaling of region of interest dimension with input/output channels from linear to super-linear. In some embodiments, the method is performed by providing a plurality of probes of a first type to a first region of a sample, wherein at least a subset of the probes of the first type includes a first spatial barcode, providing a plurality of probes of a second type to a second region of the sample, wherein at least a subset of the probes of the second type includes a second spatial barcode, and providing a probe of a third type to a third region of the sample, wherein the probe of the third type comprises a third spatial barcode.
Abstract:
A method and a system for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample. The system, such as a diagnostic kit, for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample, comprises (a) a recombinant bacterium or spore expressing one or more recombinant proteins on the surface thereof, wherein the recombinant protein specifically binds to the analyte directly or through a binding agent that specifically binds to the recombinant protein and the analyte, and (b) a signal-producing substance that can be detected.
Abstract:
Assays, arrays, and methods for distinguishing a bacterial infection from a viral infection are disclosed. The antibiotic crisis is in part driven by over prescription of antibiotics. There is a tendency, particular in pediatrics, to give an antibiotic even for viral infections. Thus, embodiments herein are directed to the problem of distinguishing a bacterial infection from a viral infection to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage.
Abstract:
A biosensor system for the detection of target analytes that includes a living biological cell of a predetermined type; a signal-generating reporter associated with the living biological cell; a signal transduction pathway or other activator mechanism or means associated with the signal-generating reporter; a universal detector element associated with the activator mechanism; and an analyte binding element associated with the universal detector element, wherein the analyte binding element is specific to both the universal detector element and a target analyte.
Abstract:
Described is a method to transfer chromosomal DNA between two microbial species without genetic engineering or vectors. The strains resulting from this method are chimeric microbial hybrids that can express a combination of genotypes from both parents.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and methods for enriching and analyzing viable target particles of interest from a heterogeneous suspension containing target particles and non-target particles where the particles may be biological or non-biological. The method allows for the resulting target particles or a subset of target particles to undergo further analyses since the particles are not modified or labeled, which would typically interfere with further characterization. Another embodiment may be directed to a method of analyzing a fluid specimen from a subject suffering from a disease or condition comprising the steps of: obtaining a fluid specimen from a subject, culture, or animal model, where the fluid specimen comprises target cells of interest and non-target cells; adding said fluid specimen into a flow chamber; enriching viable target cells from non-target cells of the fluid specimen; and analyzing the viable target cells.
Abstract:
The described invention relates in general to systems, devices, and methods for detecting various analytes in biological samples. An exemplary embodiment of this first system includes a living, engineered biosensor cell; a reporter protein that is engineered into and produced by the living, engineered biosensor cell and that emits a detectable signal; a signal transduction pathway engineered into or occurring naturally within the living, engineered biosensor cell; at least one type of detector molecule, wherein each detector molecule is adapted to bind to a specific analyte; at least one analyte that binds to the detector molecule and that is specific to that analyte; and a plurality of transmembrane, non-antibody signal transducing elements.
Abstract:
A microfluidic chip (100) comprises a layer (10, 60) with an array (30) of bead trapping cavities (20) provided in that layer (10, 60), wherein each of the cavities (20) has a conic shape, defined by one or more lateral walls (21-24) that are, each, hydrophilic, and wherein each of the cavities (20) extends as a blind hole in the thickness of said layer (10, 60). Methods of fabrication of such a chip are further provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed are predictive biomarkers and methods of use for the determination of insulin resistance and sensitivity, in addition to cardiovascular disease and risk associated with obesity. Methods for the stratification of patients along continuum of susceptibility to cardiometabolic risk, including prediction and progression to metabolic syndrome are also provided.