Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneously amplifying a plurality of sample wells for a predetermined amount of amplification, detecting whether amplification has occurred in a first set of the wells, amplifying for an additional amount of amplification and detecting whether amplification has occurred in a second set of the wells. Methods are also provided for analyzing a target nucleic acid sequence using melt curves that were generated in a plurality of amplification cycles.

Abstract: Proteins derived from secretory/excretory products of Lepeophtheirus salmonis, including recombinant proteins, DNA encoding the proteins, vaccines and antigens comprising the proteins or the DNA, and uses thereof for the prevention or treatment of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis or Caligus rogercresseyi) in fish, and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: Isolated proteins from caligid copepods, mutant protein from caligid copepods, polynucleotides encoding the same, and antigens and vaccines comprising the same, in particular for the treatment or prevention of caligid copepod infection in fish. Proteins are a mutant of fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FBP), a mutant of glutathione 5-transferase 1, isoform D (GST), peptidyl prolyl cis-trans isomerase 5-precursor (PPIase), glutathione S-transferase 1, isoform D (GST), a mutant of triosephosphate isomerase (TIM) and cystathionine gamma-lyase (CSE).

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneously amplifying a plurality of sample wells for a predetermined amount of amplification, detecting whether amplification has occurred in a first set of the wells, amplifying for an additional amount of amplification and detecting whether amplification has occurred in a second set of the wells. Methods are also provided for analyzing a target nucleic acid sequence using melt curves that were generated in a plurality of amplification cycles.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneously amplifying a plurality of sample wells for a predetermined amount of amplification, detecting whether amplification has occurred in a first set of the wells, amplifying for an additional amount of amplification and detecting whether amplification has occurred in a second set of the wells. Methods are also provided for analyzing a target nucleic acid sequence using melt curves that were generated in a plurality of amplification cycles.

Abstract: Isolated proteins from caligid copepods, polynucleotides encoding the same, and antigens and vaccines comprising the same, in particular for the treatment or prevention of caligid copepod infection in fish. Proteins are peroxiredoxin-2 (Prx-2), fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FBP); enolase, transitionally-controlled tumour protein homolog (TCTP) and triosephosphate isomerase (TIM).

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneously amplifying a plurality of sample wells for a predetermined amount of amplification, detecting whether amplification has occurred in a first set of the wells, amplifying for an additional amount of amplification and detecting whether amplification has occurred in a second set of the wells. Methods are also provided for analyzing a target nucleic acid sequence using melt curves that were generated in a plurality of amplification cycles.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneously amplifying a plurality of sample wells for a predetermined amount of amplification, detecting whether amplification has occurred in a first set of the wells, amplifying for an additional amount of amplification and detecting whether amplification has occurred in a second set of the wells. Methods are also provided for analyzing a target nucleic acid sequence using melt curves that were generated in a plurality of amplification cycles.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneously amplifying a plurality of sample wells for a predetermined amount of amplification, detecting whether amplification has occurred in a first set of the wells, amplifying for an additional amount of amplification and detecting whether amplification has occurred in a second set of the wells. Methods are also provided for analyzing a target nucleic acid sequence using melt curves that were generated in a plurality of amplification cycles.

Abstract: A starch-based Amygel for the controlled delivery of a biologically active agent is described. The Amygel comprises a dispersed phase, and a dispersion medium consisting substantially of an organic solvent. The dispersed phase includes a polymeric network comprising a hydrolyzable polymeric substance derived from starch, and a cross-linker. In various embodiments, the polymeric starch-derived network includes amylose, amylopectin, soluble starch or a combination thereof. The cross-linker is a molecule having at least two carboxyl moieties. The hyrogel is biocompatible and biodegradable, and suitable for loading with biologically active agents including small molecule therapeutics, macromolecules such as proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids. Upon administration to a host animal, the Amygel biodegrades, releasing as degradation products only naturally-occurring sugar molecules that are non-toxic and non-immunogenic to the host.

Abstract: A process for concurrent delivery of multiple therapeutic agents via hydrogels. The process includes polymerizing a hydrogel and combining said hydrogel with at least two biologically therapeutic agents. Encapsulation of whole viable cells into polymerized hydrogel for transplantation is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a moving substrate includes a cutter nozzle connected to a movable support. A supplying mechanism provides a cutting fluid to the cutter nozzle at a pressure which provides for a fluid flow rate from the cutter nozzle which is sufficient to cut the substrate in a selected cut pattern. A designating mechanism identifies a plurality of selected article lengths along the substrate, and a transporting mechanism moves the substrate at a predetermined speed along the machine direction during the cutting of the substrate. An actuating servo moves the cutter nozzle along a selected cutting path, and a regulating mechanism controls the actuating servo by employing a selected, electronically stored data set. The data set is configured to move the actuating servo in a selected sequence, and the sequence has a predetermined correspondence with the movement of the substrate to thereby direct the cutter nozzle along the selected cutting path and provide the selected cut pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a moving substrate includes a cutter nozzle connected to a movable support. A supplying mechanism provides a cutting fluid to the cutter nozzle at a pressure which provides for a fluid flow rate from the cutter nozzle which is sufficient to cut the substrate in a selected cut pattern. A designating mechanism identifies a plurality of selected article lengths along the substrate, and a transporting mechanism moves the substrate at a predetermined speed along the machine direction during the cutting of the substrate. An actuating servo moves the cutter nozzle along a selected cutting path, and a regulating mechanism controls the actuating servo by employing a selected, electronically stored data set. The data set is configured to move the actuating servo in a selected sequence, and the sequence has a predetermined correspondence with the movement of the substrate to thereby direct the cutter nozzle along the selected cutting path and provide the selected cut pattern on the substrate.