Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a computer-implemented interactive graphical user interface for facilitating finding appropriate antibody products utilizing visual evaluation of sequence information are disclosed. An antibody product listing within the graphical user interface is generated. The antibody product listing is responsive to a user interaction. The antibody product listing includes at least one antibody product including corresponding sequence information and product specifications. A sequence infographic is generated based on the corresponding sequence information, wherein the sequence infographic includes an amino acid sequence area of interest indicator. The sequence infographic is displayed aligned relative to a plurality of sequence infographics.

Abstract: A sensor component includes a sensor including a sensor surface and a reaction site in cooperation with the sensor and exposing the sensor surface. The reaction site including a reaction site surface. A surface agent is bound to the reaction site surface or the sensor surface. The surface agent includes a surface active functional group reactive with Bronsted base or Lewis acid functionality on the reaction site surface or the sensor surface and including distal functionality that does not have a donor electron pair.

Abstract: A gas-liquid delivery connector, a gas-liquid delivery connector pair, and a gas-liquid delivery device. The gas-liquid delivery connector comprises: a male connector (1) for connecting a catheter, wherein the male connector (1) is provided with a first connecting channel (11) in the axial direction thereof; and a female connector (2) for connecting a microcatheter, wherein the female connector (2) is provided with a second connecting channel (21) in the axial direction thereof. The female connector (2) is connected to the male connector (1) such that the second connecting channel (21) is in butt joint with and in communication with the first connecting channel (11), and the inner diameter of the second connecting channel (21) is the same as the inner diameter of the first connecting channel (11).

Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosure relates generally to compositions, comprising a single reaction mixture containing a plurality of different populations of discrete supports, and a plurality of different populations of target nucleic acids. The single reaction mixture can contain a first population of beads; a second population of beads; a first population of target nucleic acids, where at least two different target nucleic acids in the first population of target nucleic acids can bind to a bead in the first population of beads; and a second population of target nucleic acids, where at least two different target nucleic acids in the second population of target nucleic acids can bind to a bead in the second population of beads. The single reaction mixture can be employed to monoclonally amplify the first target nucleic acids on the first beads, and monoclonally amplify the second target nucleic acids on the second beads.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device is described. The device includes a material defining a reaction region. The device also includes a plurality of chemically-sensitive field effect transistors have a common floating gate in communication with the reaction region. The device also includes a circuit to obtain respective output signals from the chemically-sensitive field effect transistors indicating an analyte within the reaction region.

Abstract: A method for nucleic acid sequencing includes receiving nucleic acid sequencing data from a sequencing instrument that receives and processes a sample nucleic acid in a sequencing-by-synthesis process. The method also includes generating a set of candidate sequences of bases for the observed or measured nucleic acid sequencing data by determining a predicted signal for candidate sequences using a simulation framework. The simulation framework incorporates an estimated carry forward rate (CFR), an estimated incomplete extension rate (IER), an estimated droop rate (DR), an estimated reactivated molecules rate (RMR), and an estimated termination failure rate (TFR), the RMR being greater than or equal to zero and the TFR being lesser than one. The method also includes identifying, from the set of candidate sequences of bases, a candidate sequence as corresponding to the sequence for the sample nucleic acid.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system are provided to calibrate a sensor array with a plurality of sensors. The method can include sweeping a voltage of a reference electrode from a first voltage to a second voltage, where the reference electrode is in fluid communication with the sensor array. The output voltage of each of the plurality of sensors can be monitored at one or more voltages within the first and second voltages. An overall average gain of the plurality of sensors can be calculated at each of the one or more voltages. Further, an acquisition window for the sensor array can be determined. The acquisition window can include a maximum distribution of sensors that provides a maximal overall average gain at a particular reference electrode voltage.

Abstract: A foldable chessboard box is provided in the present application, including a first body and a second body which are hinged through a connecting portion so that the first body can be opened or buckled relative to the second body. The first body is provided with a first surface and a second surface, and the second body is provided with a third surface and a fourth surface. Both the first surface and the third surface are provided with a receiving slot for accommodating chess pieces. Both the first surface and the third surface are provided with a chessboard pattern. The second surface is provided with at least one first installation slot, and the fourth surface is provided with at least one second installation slot, wherein each first installation slot is fixedly provided with a first supporting portion, and each second installation slot is fixedly provided with a second supporting portion.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, kits, uses, and methods for assessing the viability of cells and/or quantifying the amount of live and dead cells in a mixture using differential stains. In some embodiments, the compounds are used in culture media or can function independently of fixation and/or permeabilization. In some embodiments, the compounds comprise a platinum atom. In some embodiments, the compounds comprise a nitrogen mustard moiety.

Abstract: A temperature insulated packaging system includes a container having interior surface bounding an interior volume and a liner disposed within the interior volume and at least partially bounding a compartment configured to receive an item for temperature insulated shipping. The liner includes a first sleeve made of cellulose material and at least partially bounds a channel. The first sleeve has an outside wall disposed adjacent to the container and an opposing inside wall disposed adjacent to the compartment configured to receive the item for shipping, the channel being disposed between the inside wall and the outside wall. At least one insulation sheet is disposed within the channel of the first sleeve, the at least one insulation sheet being made of a cellulose material and having a plurality of recesses formed thereon.

Abstract: In one aspect, a biological sequencing device comprising a cartridge configured to be removed from the instrument is disclosed. In various embodiments the cartridge can include one or more capillaries suitable for capillary electrophoresis, a reservoir and a pump. In various embodiments the reservoir can contain a separation matrix. In various embodiments the pump can load a capillary with separation matrix. In another aspect the biological sequencing device can include one or more capillaries and an integrated valve assembly. In various embodiments the integrated valve assembly can provide a polymer to the one or more capillaries.

Abstract: Disclosed are fluid controllers configured for removable attachment to a fluid introduction device, wherein the fluid controller comprises a body configured to extend at least partially over the fluid introduction device; an orifice arranged relative to the body to facilitate transfer of a fluid from the fluid introduction device through the fluid controller; a fluid retention structure extending outwardly from at least a portion of the body, wherein the fluid retention structure is configured to engage with a wall of a vaginal canal and inhibit a flow of the fluid from the vaginal canal; and at least one connector configured to releasably attach the fluid controller to the fluid introduction device.

Abstract: Disclosed are oxygen-containing particles, a manufacturing method therefor, and a use thereof. The oxygen-containing particles comprise a carrier that is safe for the human body and has a large number of micropores or pores distributed on the surface. The oxygen-containing particles further comprise a peroxide crystal attached to the surface of the micropores or pores of the carrier. The oxygen-containing particles in the present invention have the advantage of having microparticles in addition to a slow and controllable release of oxygen. The oxygen-containing particles can achieve local or systemic oxygen supply during embolization, implantation, perfusion and other operations. Furthermore, the oxygen-containing particles can also be used alone to supply oxygen for patients with pulmonary dysfunction.

Abstract: In some disclosed embodiments, an image sensor is provided for recording incident radiation may include a first layer for filtering the incident radiation by attenuating incident radiation with a frequency below a cutoff frequency and a second light-sensitive layer for absorbing radiation passing through the first layer. The first layer may precede the second light-sensitive layer in a direction of propagation of the incident radiation and the first layer includes at least one aperture passing through the first layer to the second light-sensitive layer for propagating radiation therethrough. The cross sectional size of the at least one aperture may be configured to provide a cutoff frequency so that incident radiation with a frequency below the cutoff frequency is attenuated inside the at least one aperture and incident radiation with a frequency above the cutoff frequency propagates through the at least one aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed are fluid controllers configured for removable attachment to a fluid introduction device, wherein the fluid controller comprises a body configured to extend at least partially over the fluid introduction device; an orifice arranged relative to the body to facilitate transfer of a fluid from the fluid introduction device through the fluid controller; a fluid retention structure extending outwardly from at least a portion of the body, wherein the fluid retention structure is configured to engage with a wall of a vaginal canal and inhibit a flow of the fluid from the vaginal canal; and at least one connector configured to releasably attach the fluid controller to the fluid introduction device.

Abstract: A liquid mixing system includes a support housing at least partially bounding a compartment. A mount is secured to the support housing. A drive motor assembly is configured to engage a drive shaft for moving the drive shaft within the compartment of the support housing. A four bar linkage system extends between the mount and the drive motor assembly, the four bar linkage system being movable between a first position wherein the drive motor assembly is disposed at a first elevation and a second position wherein the drive motor assembly is disposed at a second elevation that is different from the first elevation.

Abstract: Systems and method for identifying variants associated with a genetic disease can include obtaining calls for a plurality of individuals for a list of variant positions. The calls can be compared to identify variants that are found in affected individuals and absent in non-affected individuals. Such variants can include loss of heterozygosity, trans-phased compound heterozygotes, increased frequency mitochondrial variants, homozygous recessive variants, de novo variants, sex-linked variants, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides gene fusions, gene variants, and novel associations with disease states, as well as kits, probes, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for line volume calibration, and measurement of fluid samples delivered to an interrogation point. In various embodiments, a known fluid volume comprising a sample line fluid and a secondary fluid is delivered to a fluid boundary sensor. The fluid boundary sensor assists in determining the position of the boundaries between the various fluids, and the positions of these boundaries are used to determine the sample line fluid volume.