Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for determining the sequence of large numbers of loci of interest on a single or multiple chromosomes. The method utilizes an oligonucleotide primer that contains a recognition site for a restriction enzyme such that digestion with the restriction enzyme generates a 5? overhang containing the locus of interest. The 5? overhang is used as a template to incorporate nucleotides, which can be detected. The method is especially amenable to the analysis of large numbers of sequences, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, from one sample of nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for determining the sequence of large numbers of loci of interest on a single or multiple chromosomes. The method utilizes an oligonucleotide primer that contains a recognition site for a restriction enzyme such that digestion with the restriction enzyme generates a 5? overhang containing the locus of interest. The 5? overhang is used as a template to incorporate nucleotides, which can be detected. The method is especially amenable to the analysis of large numbers of sequences, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, from one sample of nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for determining the sequence of large numbers of loci of interest on a single or multiple chromosomes. The method utilizes an oligonucleotide primer that contains a recognition site for a restriction enzyme such that digestion with the restriction enzyme generates a 5? overhang containing the locus of interest. The 5? overhang is used as a template to incorporate nucleotides, which can be detected. The method is especially amenable to the analysis of large numbers of sequences, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, from one sample of nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for determining the sequence of large numbers of loci of interest on a single or multiple chromosomes. The method utilizes an oligonucleotide primer that contains a recognition site for a restriction enzyme such that digestion with the restriction enzyme generates a 5? overhang containing the locus of interest. The 5? overhang is used as a template to incorporate nucleotides, which can be detected. The method is especially amenable to the analysis of large numbers of sequences, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, from one sample of nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for determining the sequence of large numbers of loci of interest on a single or multiple chromosomes. The method utilizes an oligonucleotide primer that contains a recognition site for a restriction enzyme such that digestion with the restriction enzyme generates a 5? overhang containing the locus of interest. The 5? overhang is used as a template to incorporate nucleotides, which can be detected. The method is especially amenable to the analysis of large numbers of sequences, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, from one sample of nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method useful for determining the sequence of large numbers of loci of interest on a single or multiple chromosomes. The method utilizes an oligonucleotide primer that contains a recognition site for a restriction enzyme such that digestion with the restriction enzyme generates a 5′ overhang containing the locus of interest. The 5′ overhang is used as a template to incorporate nucleotides, which can be detected. The method is especially amenable to the analysis of large numbers of sequences, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, from one sample of nucleic acid.