Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to food products comprising oligosaccharides for an animal, such as a domestic animal or a pet. In certain embodiments, the food product can be a feline food product or a canine food product.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least two non-pathogenic microbes are described herein. The non-pathogenic microbes may be from a first species capable of internalizing and/or metabolizing dietary glycans and/or from a second species capable of consuming and metabolizing free sugar monomers. Methods of making and use in treating and/or preventing the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in mammals are also described herein.

Abstract: Pre-biotic compositions containing oligosaccharides and probiotic compositions useful for treatment of a subject are provided herein. Also provided are methods for administering probiotic or pre-biotic compositions.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a kit and a device for detecting activated bifidobacteria. Methods of making and using the kit and/or device are also described herein.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least two non-pathogenic microbes are described herein. The non-pathogenic microbes may be from a first species capable of internalizing and/or metabolizing dietary glycans and/or from a second species capable of consuming and metabolizing free sugar monomers. Methods of making and use in treating and/or preventing the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in mammals are also described herein.

Abstract: Pre-biotic compositions containing oligosaccharides and probiotic compositions useful for treatment of a subject are provided herein. Also provided are methods for administering probiotic or pre-biotic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides galacto-oligosaccharide compositions that preferentially stimulate growth of specific Bifidobacterium species and subspecies.

Abstract: The present invention provides galacto-oligosaccharide compositions that preferentially stimulate growth of specific Bifidobacterium species and subspecies.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying oligosaccharides specific to cancer and methods for determining a strain of cancer in an individual. The present invention also provides methods for diagnosing cancer or a stage of cancer in an individual by detecting the presence or absence of specific cancer markers and methods for treating cancer by administering antibodies directed to such markers. In addition, the present invention provides cancer markers comprising O-linked oligosaccharides and kits for diagnosing or treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting, analyzing, and identifying biomolecules. More particularly, the invention provides Element Coded Affinity Tags comprising a metal chelate and a metal ion and methods of using the tags to detect, analyze, and identify biomolecules including polypeptides, nucleic acids, lipids, and polysaccharides.