Abstract: A method is provided. The method include obtaining, from a first system, a set of user requirements associated with one or more storage systems. The method also includes obtaining, from a second system, a set of storage system configurations based on the set of user requirements. The method further includes obtaining, from a third system, a set of costs for the set of storage system configurations. The method further includes generating multimedia content based on the set of storage system configurations, the multimedia content providing information about the set of storage system configurations. The method further includes providing the multimedia content to one or more client devices.

Abstract: Provided are methods of determining bound and unbound regions in nucleic acid molecules. In certain aspects, the methods include forming adducts in a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule that mark the locations of unbound regions in the double-stranded nucleic acid, and detecting the locations of the adducts in the double-stranded nucleic acid using a nanopore. Bound regions of the double-stranded nucleic acid molecule are determined based on the absence of adducts. In certain aspects, the double-stranded nucleic acid molecule is genomic DNA and the bound regions are nucleosome positions. As such, encompassed by the methods are methods of determining nucleosome positions in genomic DNA. Systems and kits that find use, e.g., in practicing the methods of the present disclosure are also provided.

Abstract: A plurality of validated electronic trade documents, associated with a transaction between a government agency buyer and a government agency seller, are obtained. The electronic trade documents are logically linked in an intragovernmental transaction container, and periodically scanned to determine if conditions exist for at least partial settlement of the transaction. Responsive to the determination that the conditions for the at least partial settlement of the transaction exist, the at least partial settlement of the transaction is initiated. Capability for handling grants can also be provided.