Abstract: Devices and methods for detecting the presence, or absence of the presence of at least one target molecule employing a receptacle housing a reaction chamber comprised of at least one compartment containing suitable reagents for the detection of the target molecule are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymerizable complex containing a covalently attached nucleic acid molecule which, under appropriate conditions, is capable of copolymerization with a second polymerizable ethylene-containing monomer unit to form a polymerized layer. The polymerized layer containing attached nucleic acid is useful in a variety of contexts including, for example, hybridization assays. The polymerized layer containing the covalently attached nucleic acid molecule can be formed into a variety of shapes, or attached to a formed material through appropriate chemistry.

Abstract: Methods for treating injured corneal tissue are described. The methods include contacting injured corneal tissue with a contact lens which includes an amniotic composition such that scarring of the injured corneal tissue is reduced. Methods for conditioning a contact lens for treatment of injured corneal tissue are also described. The methods include contacting the contact lens with an amniotic composition whereby the amniotic composition is deposited in or on the surface of said contact lens. Additionally, contact lens packages for treatment of injured corneal tissue are described. The contact lens package includes a container holding a contact lens which includes an amniotic composition and instructions for using the contact lens for treatment of injured corneal tissue.

Abstract: This invention features methods and apparatus for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification processes on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acid for diagnostics and therapeutics.

Abstract: This invention features methods, apparatus and kits for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification reactions on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful in diagnostic and therapeutic processes for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acids in a sample.

Abstract: Methods for treating photoablated corneal tissue are described. The methods include contacting photoablated corneal tissue with a contact lens which includes an amniotic composition such that scarring of the photoablated corneal tissue is reduced. Methods for conditioning a contact lens for treatment of photoablated corneal tissue are also described. The methods include contacting the contact lens with an amniotic composition whereby the amniotic composition is deposited in or on the surface of said contact lens. Additionally, contact lens packages for treatment of photoablated corneal tissue are described. The contact lens package includes a container holding a contact lens which includes an amniotic composition and instructions for using the contact lens for treatment of photoablated corneal tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymerizable complex containing a covalently attached nucleic acid molecule which, under appropriate conditions, is capable of copolymerization with a second polymerizable ethylene-containing monomer unit to form a polymerized layer. The polymerized layer containing attached nucleic acid is useful in a variety of contexts including, for example, hybridization assays. The polymerized layer containing the covalently attached nucleic acid molecule can be formed into a variety of shapes, or attached to a formed material through appropriate chemistry.

Abstract: This invention features methods and apparatus for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification processes on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acid for diagnostics and therapeutics.