Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for analyzing polynucleotide sequences by asynchronous base extension. Some applications of the invention utilize total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy to image polynucleotide molecules at single molecule resolution.
Abstract:
A substrate is provided that facilitates immobilization of nucleic acid molecules, including DNA molecules and RNA molecules. Also provided is a device that includes the substrate, which, for example, can be a chip. In addition, methods of using the substrate are provided, including, for example, methods of sequencing a DNA molecule anchored to the substrate, and methods for conducting the process of sequencing using such devices.
Abstract:
A chemostat (Figure 1) that includes a growth chamber having a plurality of compartments, where each of the compartments may be fluidly isolated from the rest of the growth chamber by one or more actuatable valves. The chemostat may also include a nutrient supply-line to supply growth medium to the growth chamber (s), and an output port to remove fluids from the growth chamber. Also, presented is a method to prevent biofilm formation in a growth chamber of the chemostat. The method may include the step of adding a lytic agent to an isolated portion of the growth chamber and re-uniting the isolated portion with the rest of the growth chamber.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for analyzing polynucleotide sequences by asynchronous base extension. Some applications of the invention utilize total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy to image polynucleotide molecules at single molecule resolution.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for analyzing polynucleotide sequences by asynchronous base extension. Some applications of the invention utilize total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy to image polynucleotide molecules at single molecule resolution.