Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing a set of symbols uniquely distinguishing an organism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to turn cassettes for biological tissue samples into devices traceable with RFID technology, using a system with inlays tagged with an RFID chip, which inlays are placed in the tissue sample chamber of the tissue cassettes, wherein the part of the inlay that contains the antenna of the RFID chip is running around an opening or is folded together. Such inlays do not risk being affected by damaging forces outside the tissue cassettes. With an inlay that at every suitable moment can be positioned in the tissue sample chamber for one or more limited periods of time, or indefinitely, tissue cassettes can be tracked and traced with RFID technology without the fear of destroying the RFID chip during processing that involves the use of a microwave oven. During that period the inlay can be temporarily removed from the tissue cassette.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing a set of symbols uniquely distinguishing an organism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to turn cassettes for biological tissue samples into devices traceable with RFID technology, using a system with inlays tagged with an RFID chip, which inlays are placed in the tissue sample chamber of the tissue cassettes, wherein the part of the inlay that contains the antenna of the RFID chip is running around an opening or is folded together. Such inlays do not risk to be affected by damaging forces outside the tissue cassettes. With an inlay that at every suitable moment can be positioned in the tissue sample chamber for one or more limited periods of time, or indefinitely, tissue cassettes can tracked and traced with RFID technology without the fear of destroying the RFID chip during processing that involves the use of a microwave oven. During that period the inlay can be temporarily removed from the tissue cassette. The inlays are further designed to: allow sufficient flow of fluids through cassette lids and the bottom of the tissue cassettes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for anonymously registering, storing and using body material of an individual, and/or information derived from the body material, wherein the anonymity can only be removed with the assistance of the individual himself, comprising the following steps, to be performed in suitable sequence, of: (a) collecting the body material of the individual; (b) determining a distinguishing biological characteristic of the body material; (c) linking the distinguishing biological characteristic to the body material by means of an anonymous coding system; (d) optionally using the body material for the purpose of obtaining information; (e) storing the body material and/or the information derived therefrom; and (f) if desired, returning the body material and/or making the information derived therefrom available to the individual only after a biological characteristic of the individual corresponding with the biological characteristic of the body material has been determined, and it has be

Abstract: A system for storage of cellular material and retrieval of genetic information comprises a cell bank comprising a plurality of cell storage units for storage of cellular material from individual depositors. Cryo-preservation of the material is contemplated. Genetic information obtained from the cellular material is complied in a digital information which can be accessed such as for medical, pharmaceutical, and biological research, diagnosis, and treatment. Fees generated in connection with retrieval of the genetic information will permit cost-effective storage of cellular material. When a decrease in storage costs and storage fees leads to an increase in the number of depositions of cellular material, the significance and the value of the genetic information available in the data base will increase.

Abstract: A system for storage of cellular material and retrieval of genetic information comprises a cell bank comprising a plurality of cell storage units for storage of cellular material from individual depositors. Cryo-preservation of the material is contemplated. Genetic information obtained from the cellular material is complied in a digital information which can be accessed such as for medical, pharmaceutical, and biological research, diagnosis, and treatment. Fees generated in connection with retrieval of the genetic information will permit cost-effective storage of cellular material. When a decrease in storage costs and storage fees leads to an increase in the number of depositions of cellular material, the significance and the value of the genetic information available in the data base will increase.

Abstract: A system for storage of cellular material and retrieval of genetic information comprises a cell bank comprising a plurality of cell storage units for storage of cellular material from individual depositors. Cryo-preservation of the material is contemplated. Genetic information obtained from the cellular material is complied in a digital information which can be accessed such as for medical, pharmaceutical, and biological research, diagnosis, and treatment. Fees generated in connection with retrieval of the genetic information will permit cost-effective storage of cellular material. When a decrease in storage costs and storage fees leads to an increase in the number of depositions of cellular material, the significance and the value of the genetic information available in the data base will increase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for anonymously registering, storing and using body material of an individual, and/or information derived from the body material, wherein the anonymity can only be removed with the assistance of the individual himself, comprising the following steps, to be performed in suitable sequence, of: (a) collecting the body material of the individual; (b) determining a distinguishing biological characteristic of the body material; (c) linking the distinguishing biological characteristic to the body material by means of an anonymous coding system; (d) optionally using the body material for the purpose of obtaining information; (e) storing the body material and/or the information derived therefrom; and (f) if desired, returning the body material and/or making the information derived therefrom available to the individual only after a biological characteristic of the individual corresponding with the biological characteristic of the body material has been determined, and it has be