Abstract: A composition includes a polymer including extending chains, side chains, or branches. One (or more) of a plurality of a first strand of nucleic acid is attached to each of a plurality of the side chains. One (or more) of a plurality of a second strand of nucleic acid, which is complementary to the first strand of nucleic acid, is complexed to each of the plurality of the first strand of nucleic acid to form a double strand of nucleic acid on each of the plurality of the side chains. At least one fluorescent compound is associated with the double strand of nucleic acid on each of the plurality of the side chains.

Abstract: A mining screening panel which has a screening surface having spaced stainless steel profiled wires supported on transversely extending spaced rods or bars in which the cross sectional shape of the profiled wires is a vertical truncated diamond. The top portion is an inverted wedge with a flat top with depending diverging sides and the bottom portion is a wedge with dependent converging sides with a flat or convex bottom. The widest portion of the vertical diamond constitutes the notional screening surface and defines the size of the screening aperture. The raised top above the notional screening surface provides the wire a wear surface above the aperture and this provides the wedge wire and aperture with a longer wear life, thus reducing change out periods and reduction in premature failure of wedge wire, which in turn reduces operating costs.

Abstract: A composition includes a polymer including extending chains, side chains, or branches. One (or more) of a plurality of a first strand of nucleic acid is attached to each of a plurality of the side chains. One (or more) of a plurality of a second strand of nucleic acid, which is complementary to the first strand of nucleic acid, is complexed to each of the plurality of the first strand of nucleic acid to form a double strand of nucleic acid on each of the plurality of the side chains. At least one fluorescent compound is associated with the double strand of nucleic acid on each of the plurality of the side chains.

Abstract: A category of ?PNA miniprobes and chimeric ?PNA probes is especially useful for detecting RNA and telomeric DNA in a cell sample. In particular, the probes can be used to deliver fluorescent dyes to the telomeres, allowing direct visualization of telomeres in cells.

Abstract: A category of ?PNA miniprobes and chimeric ?PNA probes is especially useful for detecting RNA and telomeric DNA in a cell sample. In particular, the probes can be used to deliver fluorescent dyes to the telomeres, allowing direct visualization of telomeres in cells.

Abstract: A fundamental biosensor for detection of biological or environmental analytes is provided. The biosensor comprises a selectivity component for recognition of a target molecule and a reporter molecule that is sensitive to changes in the microenvironment. Methods of using the biosensor are also provided, including in vivo and in vitro applications using biosensor molecules that optionally may be attached to a surface.

Abstract: New electron transfer moiety labeled nucleic acid analogue probes are provided that can be used in methods for determining nucleic acids in a sample. The new probes can be prepared using novel monomer subunits in a chemical synthesis route. The nucleic acids can be determined by binding the probe molecules to the nucleic acid and inducing electron transfer within the complex formed. The occurrence of the electron transfer is determined as a measure of the nucleic acid.

Abstract: New electron transfer moiety labeled nucleic acid analogue probes are provided that can be used in methods for determining nucleic acids in a sample. The new probes can be prepared using novel monomer subunits in a chemical synthesis route. The nucleic acids can be determined by binding the probe molecules to the nucleic acid and inducing electron transfer within the complex formed. The occurrence of the electron transfer is determined as a measure of the nucleic acid.