Abstract: A labeled nucleotide includes a nucleotide, a linking molecule attached to a phosphate group of the nucleotide, and a redox-active charge tag attached to the linking molecule. The redox-active charge tag is to be oxidized or reduced by an electrically conductive channel when maintained in proximity of a sensing zone of the electrically conductive channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a probe for use in biological assays. The probe includes a fluorescent dye bound to a quencher compound through an oligonucleotide linker. Also disclosed are methods of using the probe, such as for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), such as in a quantitative PCR reaction (qPCR), as well as kits including the probe.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new compounds and their use as fluorescent labels. The compounds may be used as fluorescent labels for nucleotides in nucleic acid sequencing applications.

Abstract: Nucleoside or nucleotide analog compounds having the structure shown below, a method for preparing them, and applications in nucleic acid sequencing are disclosed. The compounds have formula (I): wherein L1, L2, and L3 are each independently a covalent bond or a covalently linked group; B is a base or a base derivative selected from purines, pyrimidines, or analogs thereof; R1 is —OH, a phosphate group, or a nucleotide; R2 as H or a cleavable group; R3 is a detectable group or a targeting group; R5 is an inhibitory group; R4 is H, —NH2, or —OR6, wherein R6 is H or a cleavable group; and C is a cleavable group or a cleavable bond.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition comprising an enzyme that releases pyrophosphate from a substrate and a dye of Formula 1. A method for detecting pyrophosphate is also provided. A kit comprising a polymerase that releases pyrophosphate by hydrolysis of nucleoside triphosphates during nucleic acid replication, a divalent manganese salt, and the dye are also provided. The present composition, method and kits provide a way to detect and/or quantify substrates or products of enzyme reacted substrates associated with the release pyrophosphate (e.g., nucleic acid amplification reactions and other reactions that hydrolyze ATP) via a distinct color change without substantially affecting the sensitivity and/or specificity of the reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an amine masked moiety in a method of enzymatic nucleic acid synthesis. The invention also relates to said amine masked moieties per se and a process for preparing nucleotide triphosphates comprising said amine masked moieties.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to a method of sequencing a single-stranded DNA using deoxynucleotide polyphosphate analogues and translocation of tags from incorporated deoxynucleotide polyphosphate analogues through a nanopore.

Abstract: Cyclic-GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) and cyclic-GMP-AMP (cGAMP), including 2?3-cGAMP, 2?2-cGAMP, 3?2?-cGAMP and 3?3?-GAMP, are used in pharmaceutical formulations (including vaccine adjuvants), drug screens, therapies, and diagnostics.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods and systems relating to libraries of polynucleotides such that the libraries allow for accurate and efficient hybridization after binding to target sequences. Further provided herein are probes, blockers, additives, buffers, and methods that result in improved hybridization. Such compositions and methods are useful for improvement of Next Generation Sequencing applications, such as reducing off-target binding or reducing workflow times.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for sequencing a single nucleic acid molecule utilizing a polymerase enzyme, a template nucleic acid, and a polymerase reagent solution.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel compounds for use in various compositions, kits and methods, including, for example, use in polymerase storage buffers and in nucleic acid synthesis or amplification reactions such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the novel compounds are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections, diseases, syndromes, or disorders that are affected by the modulation of STING. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows: wherein R1A, R1B, R1c, B1, R2A, and R2B are defined herein.

Abstract: Labeled nucleotide analogs comprising at least one avidin protein, at least one dye-labeled compound, and at least one nucleotide compound are provided. The analogs are useful in various fluorescence-based analytical methods, including the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, such as single molecule real time nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The analogs are detectable with high sensitivity at desirable wavelengths. They contain structural components that modulate the interactions of the analogs with DNA polymerase, thus decreasing photodamage and improving the kinetic and other properties of the analogs in sequencing reactions. Also provided are nucleotide and dye-labeled compounds of the subject analogs, as well as intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and analogs. Compositions comprising the compounds, methods of synthesis of the intermediates, compounds, and analogs, and mutant DNA polymerases are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mechanically-strained oligonucleotide constructs comprising two oligonucleotides that when hybridized results in a bent double-stranded oligonucleotide. The constructs may be used to probe oligonucleotide interactions with an analyte to detect interactions with metal ions or compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of synthesizing polymers, biopolymers, and nucleic acids, to immobilised dNTP/NTPs and kits comprising said immobilised dNTP/NTPs for use in said methods of nucleic acid synthesis.

Abstract: Provided is a single fluorescent dye based sequencing method. Moreover, the present invention further provide modified nucleosides and nucleotides, and a kit comprising the nucleoside and/or nucleotide, particularly suitable for the sequencing method of the present invention. Additionally, the present invention further provides uses of the nucleoside, the nucleotide and the kit for sequencing.

Abstract: Chromogenic conjugates for color-based detection of targets are described. The conjugates comprise a chromogenic moiety such as a rhodamine, rhodol or fluorescein. The chromogenic moiety is linked to a peroxidase substrate. The chromogenic conjugates can be used in immunohistochemical analysis and in situ hybridization. The conjugates can be used to detect 1, 2, 3 or more targets in a sample by color.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of generating a coupled sequencing read pair for a polynucleotide, and methods of analyzing the coupled sequencing read pair. The coupled sequencing read pair can be analyzed to detect polynucleotide variants, including at loci that are not directly sequenced within the coupled sequencing read pair. Other analytical methods can include using coupled sequencing read pairs to construct or validate a consensus sequence. The coupled sequencing read pair may be generated for a polynucleotide by generating sequencing data for a first region by extending a primer using labeled nucleotides; further extending the primer through a second region using nucleotides provided in a second region flow order, wherein primer extension through the second region is faster than primer extension through the first region; and generating sequencing data associated with a sequence of a third region of the polynucleotide by further extending the primer using labeled nucleotides.

Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M1, M2, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, called aptamers, that bind specifically to a small molecule fluorophore and thereby enhance the fluorescence signal of the fluorophore upon exposure to radiation of suitable wavelength. Molecular complexes formed between the novel fluorophores, novel nucleic acid molecules, and their target molecules are described, and the use of multivalent aptamer constructs as fluorescent sensors for target molecules of interest are also described.