Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for using low coverage whole genome sequencing techniques to assess genomes. For example, methods and materials for using targeted nucleic acid amplification and/or capture techniques in combination with low coverage whole genome sequencing techniques to obtain high coverage sequencing data for one or more pre-selected regions of a genome are provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording foods and medicines by scanning and relating scanned data to a stored medical profile specific to an individual. In a preferred embodiment, quantities of foods or medicines are sensed by scanning to relate consumption data or interaction data when a user should be aware of possible adverse interactions. Various types of databases are disclosed. Wireless transfer of data is contemplated, with location of consumption recorded and transferred as well in a particular embodiment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording foods and medicines by scanning and relating scanned data to a stored medical profile specific to an individual. In a preferred embodiment, quantities of foods or medicines are sensed by scanning to relate consumption data or interaction data when a user should be aware of possible adverse interactions. Various types of databases are disclosed. Wireless transfer of data is contemplated, with location of consumption recorded and transferred as well in a particular embodiment.

Abstract: Accessibility correction factors may be used to modify values predicted by models of electronic component substrate reactivity. Most of the correction factors described herein pertain to either steric or orientation effects on substrate accessibility. The correction factors may be derived from one or more “descriptors” of the substrate structure. Each group of descriptors and associated correction factor pertain to a particular site on the substrate. Examples of such descriptors include site polarity, protrusion, partial surface area, partial charge, etc. Often the correction factor is a function of multiple descriptors. The function may be an expression comprising multiple terms, each representing the weighted contribution of a particular descriptor. In other embodiments, the correction factor is simply a descriptor or a descriptor multiplied by a coefficient or other function.

Abstract: A portable, autonomous electronic device consisting of a barcode scanner, an updatable nutrition facts database, user memory to store product records of products eaten, and an integral readout display is disclosed that will allow a user to scan barcodes on food items consumed and keep a cumulative total of calories and other nutrients. Prepared packaged foods may have their barcodes read directly, while foods that are used in cooking or preparing other foods may be referenced by scanning from a printed generic foods barcode list provided with the device. Serving sizes can be adjusted to accurately reflect the intake of given food items. Daily cumulative totals of calories and several other nutrients can be displayed as bar graphs, and the incremental increase that would result from consuring a scanned item can be displayed with reference to what has already been consumed.

Abstract: A portable, autonomous electronic device consisting of a barcode scanner, an updatable nutrition facts database, user memory to store product records of products eaten, and an integral readout display is disclosed that will allow a user to scan barcodes on food items consumed and keep a cumulative total of calories and other nutrients. Prepared packaged foods may have their barcodes read directly, while foods that are used in cooking or preparing other foods may be referenced by scanning from a printed generic foods barcode list provided with the device. Serving sizes can be adjusted to accurately reflect the intake of given food items. Daily cumulative totals of calories and several other nutrients can be displayed as bar graphs, and the incremental increase that would result from consuming a scanned item can be displayed with reference to what has already been consumed.