Abstract:
Apparatus for detecting a plurality of analytes in a sample and comprising: a reaction vessel; means for subjecting a sample in the reaction vessel to a multiplication process; a separation stage operable to separate amplimer constituents according to size; optical detection means for quantifying the sizes present and determining the colour of each size; and means for comparing the resulting quantification and colours with known data to determine the nature of the or each or a proportion of the or each target amplimers present. Processes employing the apparatus are also described.
Abstract:
A glass wine bottle serving ware and the method of manufacturing that uses a standard glass wine bottle. The outside surface of the bottle is first treated with a cleaning-wetting solution that cleans and removes oil from the surface, and keeps the outside surface fog free. Mini egg shell frits and optional gold mica is then applied to the wet inside surface. A U-shaped copper wire is bent and attached to the top of the wine bottle that will serve as a device for hanging. The bottle is then placed inside a glass kiln. A piece of ceramic is placed under the neck of the bottle to create a bent handle when heating. The wine bottle is then heated in a sequential manner to create a flat, serving ware with a bent handle.
Abstract:
An apparatus 20 for biological or chemical reactions, in particular PCR, includes a heat removal module 22 adapted to receive snugly a reaction vessel 24 in such a manner as to create good thermal conductivity contact between the module and the vessel. The heat removal module 22 is formed of a thermally conductive material having therein a channel 64 adapted for the flow of a coolant liquid. The heat removal module 22 is constructed with an array of receiving stations 62 for the reception of a corresponding array of reaction vessels 24.
Abstract:
An amplicon separation apparatus and process for enabling the identification of a plurality of target DNA molecules in a sample such as blood, the apparatus including a consumable and a docking instrument for receiving the consumable. The consumable incorporates a reaction vessel heating station, a reaction vessel content transfer station, an amplicon size separation station, and a reader station. The instrument controls and monitors the consumable and the operation thereof.
Abstract:
An apparatus 20 for biological or chemical reactions, in particular PCR, includes a heat removal module 22 adapted to receive snugly a reaction vessel 24 in such a manner as to create good thermal conductivity contact between the module and the vessel. The heat removal module 22 is formed of a thermally conductive material having therein a channel 64 adapted for the flow of a coolant liquid. The heat removal module 22 is constructed with an array of receiving stations 62 for the reception of a corresponding array of reaction vessels 24.
Abstract:
An apparatus 20 for biological or chemical reactions, in particular PCR, includes a heat removal module 22 adapted to receive snugly a reaction vessel 24 in such a manner as to create good thermal conductivity contact between the module and the vessel. The heat removal module 22 is formed of a thermally conductive material having therein a channel 64 adapted for the flow of a coolant liquid. The heat removal module 22 is constructed with an array of receiving stations 62 for the reception of a corresponding array of reaction vessels 24.
Abstract:
A nucleic acid amplification (NAA) reaction vessel includes two opposing major walls a minor wall system, having two minor walls which are attached to the major walls, define a reaction chamber having a base, with the major and minor walls being formed of a thermally conductive material. An inlet port permits the introduction of fluid into the reaction vessel, and a cap is arranged for sealing the inlet port. A light transmissive window is located at the base of the vessel reaction chamber. The vessel has a capacity greater than 100 microlitres. Process and apparatus employing the reaction vessel are also described.
Abstract:
A client side computer system for receiving and displaying advertising content in a computer network includes a user input device, a display device, a keyword capture module extracting keyword data from user input, an ad invocation module, and an ad deployment module. The ad invocation module is responsive to the keyword capture module and generates an advertising call request to an advertising server. The ad deployment module receives an advertisement from the advertising server and displays the advertisement on a requested webpage displayed on the display device.
Abstract:
Disrupting a biological cell includes freezing, boiling or perhaps alternately freezing and boiling material containing the biological cell using a thermoelectric cell with a working face, and a base face whereof is contiguous with a heat source/sink at a substantially constant temperature. Apparatus for the disruption process includes a peltier cell, a base face, which is flexibly attached to a heat source/sink held at a constant temperature, and a working face contiguous with a reaction vessel or holder thereof. Reversal of the voltage in the peltier cell enables the working face alternately to reach below freezing and above boiling temperatures, and/or with use of a resistive wire on the vessel or holder for heating, with the TEC used purely for cooling. The materials of the base face tend to inhibit disintegration of the peltier cell brought about by expansion and contraction by heat.
Abstract:
A vessel cup assembly 98 for receiving a chemical and/or biological reaction process vessel 200 containing reactants and processing the reaction therein includes a reaction vessel receiving portion 100, a heater portion 101, and a cooling portion 102, wherein the assembly is of integral construction.