Abstract: An automated robotic navigational surgical system that will detect dye (which is injected external to this system) that marks the areas of operation. The color and type of dye used will be one that is both distinct and highly reflective. There are four sections to the automated robotic navigational surgical system: Energy Source, Display Unit and Control Arm, Sensor Array, Disposable Tip.

Abstract: An automated robotic navigational surgical system that will detect dye (which is injected external to this system) that marks the areas of operation. The color and type of dye used will be one that is both distinct and highly reflective. There are four sections to the automated robotic navigational surgical system: Energy Source, Display Unit and Control Arm, Sensor Array, Disposable Tip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to business methods for discovery of therapeutic and diagnostic products by identifying variations that occur in the human genome, relating these variations to one another, and, ultimately, relating these variations to the genetic bases of phenotype such as disease resistance, disease susceptibility or drug response.

Abstract: Methods, code, and apparatus are used to ensure that groups of experimental subjects selected for inclusion in a study are matched. Individuals are genotyped and the genotype data is used to determine the extent of mismatch between study groups. If groups show evidence of poor matching, then the genotype data is used to better match the study groups.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid segments of the human genome including polymorphic sites, SNP haplotype blocks, SNP haplotype patterns for each block and informative SNPs for each pattern. Allele-specific primers and probes hybridizing to regions flanking these sites are also provided. The nucleic acids, primers and probes are used in applications such as association studies and other genetic analyses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying variations that occur in the human genome and relating these variations to the genetic basis of disease and drug response. In particular, the present invention relates to identifying individual SNPs, determining SNP haplotype blocks and patterns, and, further, using the SNP haplotype blocks and patterns to dissect the genetic bases of disease and drug response. The methods of the present invention are useful in whole genome analysis.

Abstract: A method and system to facilitate the use and application of a sophisticated statistical algorithm to the evaluation and design of case-control genetic association studies. Use of the method and system of the present invention enable the user to relatively easily apply sophisticated statistical analysis to case-control genetic association study design in order to determine whether or not a study will provide a meaningful result before substantial resources are spent.

Abstract: A hamper/sorter (15) for storing and sorting laundry which loads from the front with one or more openings is described. The hamper/sorter (15) is comprised of the main body and two moveable doors, one upper flexible door (5) that slides vertically and a lower rigid door (4) that can be stowed horizontally under the hamper/sorter (15). During operation, the doors adjust the front openings to allow for small or large laundry items to be loaded and unloaded for storing or washing. The upper and lower door edges that meet together are formed at an angle opposite of each other so that the upper door (5) overlaps the lower door (4). A stop plate (14) is installed on the upper door (5) to keep the doors in the normally closed position. This invention is versatile enough to be used as a hamper or sorter in any location that permits its mounting. One or more of these hamper/sorters (15) can also be mounted together in a horizontal row to provide a sorting system.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, data processing apparatus and computer program codes for characterizing an interrogation position, such as a SNP position, in a nucleic acid sequence are provided herein. Computer-implemented methods involving various statistical analyses are provided for characterizing an interrogation position as being associated with a phenotypic trait of interest.

Abstract: Composition and methods for use in the therapeutic and preventative treatment, study, diagnosis and prognosis of liver related disease, inflammatory disease and related conditions are disclosed. Also provided are kits and reagents for prognosis and diagnosis of liver related disease, inflammatory disease and related conditions.

Abstract: Methods, code, and apparatus are used to ensure that groups of experimental subjects selected for inclusion in a study are matched. Individuals are genotyped and the genotype data is used to determine the extent of mismatch between study groups. If groups show evidence of poor matching, then the genotype data is used to better match the study groups.

Abstract: A software testing system tests software. The software testing system includes a set-up and control system, and one or more test systems connected to the set-up and control system. The set-up and control system includes a user interface for interacting with a user of the software testing system. The set-up and control system stores test data and test configurations. Each test system sets up test cases from the test data and the test configurations stored in the set-up and control system. Each test case inherits attributes from at least one test object within the test system. The inherited attributes facilitates the interaction of the test system with the test cases.