Abstract: A method, flow cell and/or device for increasing the recovery of a limiting analyte in a sample, e.g., for single molecule analysis is disclosed. Methods for preparing a nucleic acid sample from a single cell and capturing nucleic acids on a surface configured for use in or with single molecule analysis are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward improving the efficiency of chain terminator incorporation by Family B archaeon DNA polymerases. Previously, the low efficiency of ddNTP, and more especially dye-labeled ddNTP, incorporation has limited the usefulness of this group of DNA polymerases in protocols requiring chain terminator incorporation.

Abstract: A process for protecting a short RNA fragment includes labeling a short RNA fragment with a detectable platinum compound forming a labeled small RNA fragment. Resulting labeled short RNA fragment is exposed to a capture oligonucleotide. The capture oligonucleotide includes at least two replicates of a nucleotide sequence complimentary to the short RNA fragment nucleotide sequence. The labeled short RNA fragment and the captured oligonucleotide sequence are brought into contact under hybridization conditions. With hybridization, the marker moiety is detected on the hybridized labeled small RNA fragment-captured oligonucleotide conjugant. A detection array for short RNA fragment includes a substrate having multiple spots, with a first spot including a first capture oligonucleotide including at least two replicates of a nucleotide sequence complimentary to a first short RNA fragment along with an additional nucleotide sequence functioning as a universal controller or spacer.

Abstract: Methods of the invention comprise methods and devices for nucleic acid sequence determination. Generally, the invention relates to preparing a substrate for sequencing a target nucleic acid.

Abstract: Methods of the invention comprise methods for nucleic acid sequence determination. Generally, the invention relates to sequencing a target nucleic acid by exposing the target nucleic acid to a primer and a polymerase. Such methods may involve determining the sequence of a target nucleic acid by using a thermophilic polymerase, such as a variant of said 9° N DNA polymerase.

Abstract: A process is provided for using oligonucleotide to which a detectable moiety is attached post-synthesis. A metal-containing fluorescent compound affords real-time detection of nucleic acid elongation, amplification, or hybridization. The process is especially advantageous since a detectable moiety is readily attached to an existing oligonucleotide at an internal nucleotide, rather than being limited to attachment at a 3? or 5? terminus.