Abstract: Methods and compositions for preparing nucleic acid libraries for nucleic acid sequencing are provided. In some embodiments, disclosed herein is a universal nucleic acid adaptor and methods of using same.

Abstract: Described herein in an embodiment is a lateral flow assay strip for detecting the presence of one or more target nucleic acid sequences (e.g., one or more nucleic acid sequences of a pathogen, such as a coronavirus or an influenza virus). The lateral flow assay strip may comprise a first test line configured to detect a first target nucleic acid sequence and a flow control line configured to detect a liquid. In some cases, the first test line comprises a biological capture reagent (e.g., an immobilized antibody). In some cases, the flow control line comprises a non-biological fluid indicator (i.e., a non-antibody reagent). The non-biological fluid indicator may, for example, comprise a pH-sensitive material, a moisture-sensitive material, and/or a chemically-sensitive material. The flow control line may provide a visual indication of whether a fluidic sample was successfully transported from a first end of the lateral flow assay strip to the first test line.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to compositions and methods for amplifying and/or detecting one or more target nucleic acid sequences (e.g., a nucleic acid sequence of one or more pathogens), and use of a trap region or reagent to reduce the level of one or more target nucleic acid analytes in an amplified sample prior to or in conjunction with detection. In some embodiments, the pathogens are viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or protozoan pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 or an influenza virus. In some embodiments, the methods comprise isothermal amplification of a target nucleic acid and subsequent reduction in the level of one or more target nucleic acid analytes and detection of the amplification products.

Abstract: Methods and devices for preparing target molecules (e.g., target nucleic acids or target proteins) from a biological sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices involve sample lysis, sample fragmentation, enrichment of target molecule(s), and/or functionalization of target molecule(s).

Abstract: Methods and devices for preparing target molecules (e.g., target nucleic acids or target proteins) from a biological sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices involve sample lysis, sample fragmentation, enrichment of target molecule(s), and/or functionalization of target molecule(s).

Abstract: Methods and devices for preparing target molecules (e.g., target nucleic acids or target proteins) from a biological sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices involve sample lysis, sample fragmentation, enrichment of target molecule(s), and/or functionalization of target molecule(s).

Abstract: Methods and devices for preparing target molecules (e.g., target nucleic acids or target proteins) from a biological sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices involve sample lysis, sample fragmentation, enrichment of target molecule(s), and/or functionalization of target molecule(s).

Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are rapid diagnostic tests to detect one or more target nucleic acid sequences (e.g., a nucleic acid sequence of one or more pathogens). In some embodiments, the pathogens are viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or protozoan pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 or an influenza virus. Further embodiments provide methods of detecting genetic abnormalities. Diagnostic tests comprising a sample-collecting component, one or more reagents (e.g., lysis reagents, nucleic acid amplification reagents), and a detection component (e.g., a component comprising a lateral flow assay strip) are provided.

Abstract: A reagent carrier includes: a cap configured to fit on an opening of a reaction vessel; and a reagent confined by the cap. The cap may be configured to release the reagent when a user manipulates the cap while the cap is fitted on the opening of the reaction vessel. For example, the reagent may be released when the user twists the cap from a first position to a second position or when the user pushes on a surface of the cap. The cap may be configured to seal the opening of the reaction vessel when the cap is fitted on the opening of the reaction vessel. In some implementations, the cap may be a blister cap containing the reagent. In some implementations, the cap may include a cage containing the reagent. In some implementations, the cap may include a deformable structure containing the reagent.

Abstract: Methods and devices for enriching and analyzing target molecules from a sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices involve enrichment of target molecules (e.g., using SCODA) and subsequent detection and analysis using sequencing.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatuses, cartridges, and pumps for peristaltic pumping of fluids and associated methods, systems, and devices. The pumping of fluids is, in certain cases, an important aspect of a variety of applications, such as bioanalytical applications (e.g., biological sample analysis, sequencing, identification). The inventive features described herein may, in some embodiments, provide an ability to pump fluids in ways that combine certain advantages of robotic fluid handling systems (e.g., automation, programmability, configurability, flexibility) with certain advantages of microfluidics (e.g., small fluid volumes with high fluid resolution, precision, monolithic consumables, limiting of the wetting of components to consumables).

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatuses, cartridges, and pumps for peristaltic pumping of fluids and associated methods, systems, and devices. The pumping of fluids is, in certain cases, an important aspect of a variety of applications, such as bioanalytical applications (e.g., biological sample analysis, sequencing, identification). The inventive features described herein may, in some embodiments, provide an ability to pump fluids in ways that combine certain advantages of robotic fluid handling systems (e.g., automation, programmability, configurability, flexibility) with certain advantages of microfluidics (e.g., small fluid volumes with high fluid resolution, precision, monolithic consumables, limiting of the wetting of components to consumables).

Abstract: Methods and devices for isolating or enriching target molecules from a sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices further involve detection, analysis and/or sequencing of a target molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for nucleic acid amplification wherein nucleic acid templates, beads, and amplification reaction solution are emulsified and the nucleic acid templates are amplified to provide clonal copies of the nucleic acid templates attached to the beads. Also disclosed are kits and apparatuses for performing the methods of the invention.

Abstract: Methods and devices for enriching and analyzing target molecules from a sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices involve enrichment of target molecules (e.g., using SCODA) and subsequent detection and analysis using sequencing.

Abstract: Methods and devices for isolating or enriching target molecules from a sample are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods and devices further involve detection, analysis and/or sequencing of a target molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for nucleic acid amplification wherein nucleic acid templates, beads, and amplification reaction solution are emulsified and the nucleic acid templates are amplified to provide clonal copies of the nucleic acid templates attached to the beads. Also disclosed are kits and apparatuses for performing the methods of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for nucleic acid amplification wherein nucleic acid templates, beads, and amplification reaction solution are emulsified and the nucleic acid templates are amplified to provide clonal copies of the nucleic acid templates attached to the beads. Also disclosed are kits and apparatuses for performing the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A method for performing a combined protein and nucleic acid assay on a target captured by a capture agent, includes providing a microfluidic device having a microfluidic channel network having at least one microfluidic channel, the channel arranged to receive fluid, the device having at least two micro-particles disposed in fixed position in the channel, the micro-particles being functionalized with a capture agent for the assay, one of the micro-particles in the channel being functionalized with an antibody or antigen capture agent and another of the micro-particles being functionalized with a nucleic acid capture agent.

Abstract: A method for performing a combined protein and nucleic acid assay on a target captured by a capture agent, includes providing a microfluidic device having a microfluidic channel network having at least one microfluidic channel, the channel arranged to receive fluid, the device having at least two micro-particles disposed in fixed position in the channel, the micro-particles being functionalized with a capture agent for the assay, one of the micro-particles in the channel being functionalized with an antibody or antigen capture agent and another of the micro-particles being functionalized with a nucleic acid capture agent.