Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of generating recombinant bacteriophage genomes via semi-synthesis. Specifically, the present technology provides methods of integrating a heterologous nucleic acid sequence into a bacteriophage genome, and isolating recombinant bacteriophages that express the heterologous nucleic acid sequence.

Abstract: A method for preparing and processing a sample is provided. The method includes obtaining a sample including biofluid. The method further includes purifying at least part of the sample via an acoustic separator to separate target cells from the sample. The sample may accordingly be at least partially purified. The method further includes causing a portion of an output collected from the acoustic separator to flow through a filter. At least one reagent, such as a lysis reagent or assay reagent, is caused to flow over the cells.

Abstract: The system described herein for bacterial identification can be used as a point-of-care or lab-based diagnostic system. In some implementations, the system can be used to detect other foreign agents within blood or other samples. The system can include disposable microfluidic cartridges that are removable from the system. The microfluidic cartridges can receive a sample, such as a blood sample, that is suspected of containing bacterial cells and separate the bacterial cells from the blood sample. Once the bacterial cells are separated from the blood, the system can introduce the recombinant detector bacteriophages into the system that can infect the bacterial cells. The system can then detect the expression of reporter genes from the recombinant detector bacteriophages.

Abstract: A method for preparing and processing a sample is provided. The method includes obtaining a sample including biofluid. The method further includes purifying at least part of the sample via an acoustic separator to separate target cells from the sample. The sample may accordingly be at least partially purified. The method further includes causing a portion of an output collected from the acoustic separator to flow through a filter. At least one reagent, such as a lysis reagent or assay reagent, is caused to flow over the cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of generating recombinant bacteriophage genomes via semi-synthesis. Specifically, the present technology provides methods of integrating a heterologous nucleic acid sequence into a bacteriophage genome, and isolating recombinant bacteriophages that express the heterologous nucleic acid sequence.

Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, an integrated sensor system is provided. In one example, such an integrated sensor system includes at least one unit cell, an analysis device, and a controller. The at least one unit cell may include an activation chamber containing an activation fluid, a biological chamber containing a biological component, a first membrane disposed in between the activation chamber and the biological chamber, an assay chamber configured to receive a sample, and a second membrane disposed in between the assay chamber and the biological chamber.

Abstract: The system described herein for bacterial identification can be used as a point-of-care or lab-based diagnostic system. In some implementations, the system can be used to detect other foreign agents within blood or other samples. The system can include disposable microfluidic cartridges that are removable from the system. The microfluidic cartridges can receive a sample, such as a blood sample, that is suspected of containing bacterial cells and separate the bacterial cells from the blood sample. Once the bacterial cells are separated from the blood, the system can introduce the recombinant detector bacteriophages into the system that can infect the bacterial cells. The system can then detect the expression of reporter genes from the recombinant detector bacteriophages.

Abstract: The invention relates to production of triacylglycerols in cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to production of triacylglycerols in cells.