Abstract: A forming device for forming links in the shape of a Möbius strip includes a rotation module with an inner path. The forming device has a widening for 180° rotation of a strip introduced into the rotation module. The rotation module has an inlet suitable for one end of a strip, an outlet suitable for the strip and the inner path extends from the inlet to the outlet. The widening is adapted for rotation of the end of the strip 180° about its longitudinal axis. The device also includes a gas injector positioned at the inlet of the rotation module intended to drive the strip through the inner path of the rotation module.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fast and simple method for preparing a microbial profile of a human skin sample. The method can be performed using only portable devices, allowing for in-field profiling. The method is robust and has been found to work even with low DNA quantities and under difficult conditions.

Abstract: Methods of detecting sepsis in a sample from a patient are provided. Methods of detecting changes in expression of one or more microRNAs associated with sepsis are also provided. Compositions and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of detecting cancer are provided. Methods of detecting changes in the levels of one or more small RNAs associated with cancer are also provided. Compositions and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of sepsis in a sample from a patient are provided. Methods of detecting changes in expression of one or more RNAs associated with sepsis are also provided. Compositions and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of sepsis in a sample from a patient are provided. Methods of detecting changes in expression of one or more RNAs associated with sepsis are also provided. Compositions and kits are also provided.

Abstract: The press invention concerns a method for prediction and identification of microRNA precursors (pre-microRNA) and microRNA molecules using data processing programs and databases. The invention also pertains to the isolated form of these pre-microRNAs, microRNA molecules and derived nucleic acids there of. The invention also relates to recombinant vector, host cell, support, pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising such microRNA molecules or there of derivated molecules. The invention also applies to the use of such microRNA molecules and/or their identified targets in research, prognostic, diagnostic tools/methods as well as for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for identifying the functionality of each member of a family of nucleic acids interact with the first family. Nucleic acids from the first family are put into functionally related clusters that share biological information obtained from the second family. The invention also relates to the refinement and accurate prediction of interactions between the first family and the second family of nucleic acids. The invention also applies to the use of such functional information to identify targets and mechanisms for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for prediction and identification of microRNA precursors (pre-microRNA) and microRNA molecules using data processing programs and databases. The invention also pertains to the isolated form of these pre-microRNAs, microRNA molecules and derived nucleic acids there of. The invention also relates to recombinant vector, host cell, support, pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising such microRNA molecules or there of derivated molecules. The invention also applies to the use of such microRNA molecules and/or their identified targets in research, prognostic, diagnostic tools/methods as well as for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Methods of sepsis in a sample from a patient are provided. Methods of detecting changes in expression of one or more microRNAs associated with sepsis are also provided. Compositions and kits are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for identifying the functionality of each member of a family of nucleic acids interact with the first family. Nucleic acids from the first family are put into functionally related clusters that share biological information obtained from the second family. The invention also relates to the refinement and accurate prediction of interactions between the first family and the second family of nucleic acids. The invention also applies to the use of such functional information to identify targets and mechanisms for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for prediction and identification of microRNA precursors (pre-microRNA) and microRNA molecules using data processing programs and databases. The invention also pertains to the isolated form of these pre-microRNAs, microRNA molecules and derived nucleic acids there of. The invention also relates to recombinant vector, host cell, support, pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising such microRNA molecules or there of derivated molecules. The invention also applies to the use of such microRNA molecules and/or their identified targets in research, prognostic, diagnostic tools/methods as well as for therapeutic applications.