Abstract: The Artificial Intelligence engine can perform one or more operations. A query can be submitted to the Artificial Intelligence engine to search directly for a set of targeted properties for an unnamed molecule having the set of targeted properties. An indication of a structure of one or more candidate molecules found to have the set of targeted properties with the Artificial Intelligence engine is generated by applying one or more machine learning algorithms. The indication of the structure of the one or more candidate molecules found to satisfy the set of targeted properties in 3-dimensional space is supplied to a user in response to the query for the set of targeted properties to the Artificial Intelligence engine.

Abstract: Methods for substantially improved detection and analysis in nucleic acid hybridization assays are described. The methods provide the reliable estimation of background signal which derives primarily from nonspecific hybridization. The invention is useful in chemical, biological, medical and diagnostic techniques, as well as for drug discovery.

Abstract: Methods are provided for depositing a quantity of fluid onto the surface of an array. In the subject methods, a thermal inkjet head loaded with the fluid is positioned in opposing relationship to, e.g. over, the array surface. Actuation of the thermal inkjet results in the expulsion of a quantity of fluid onto the array surface. The subject methods find particular use in array-based binding assays in which an array of binding agents is employed for the detection of an analyte(s), particularly array-based hybridization assays.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide both apparatus and method for the patterning of cells onto non-adhesive substrates and the controlled regulation of cells through the use of photoactivated cellular morphogenic factors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-throughput method for the parallel analysis of many potential sites of chemical modification (e.g., methylation) in DNA. It makes use of chemical treatment of the DNA to alter its sequence in a way that depends upon the modification of interest and subsequent analysis of the resulting sequence by hybridization to an array of probes. A device, comprising the array of probes, is provided by the invention, and principles and methods for its design and fabrication are also provided.

Abstract: A high throughput oligonucleotide synthesizer is described that includes masks for selectively deblocking of oligonucleotide synthesis sites and the simultaneous addition of reagents to all wells of the plate. The synthesizer includes a multi-well plate, each well of which contains a substrate for oligonucleotide synthesis. The use of masks expedites oligonucleotide synthesis by allowing for rapid delivery of reagents to all wells simultaneously.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for comparative genomic mapping of a sample and a reference is disclosed that includes an array of oligonucleotides having a surface derived from a selected portion of a genome. A reader capable of producing a signal disposed to detect events that occur at the surface of the array of oligonucleotides and a computer attached to the reader, wherein the computer processes a signal from the reader to determine the relative intensity produced at the array surface and capable of comparing the intensity of the signal from the array to provide map with a resolution of about 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000, 500,000, 1,000,000, 2,000,000 basepairs.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for the production of a continuous differential permeable membrane and for devices that use such a membrane. One form of the present invention is a filtration apparatus having fluid permeable and fluid impermeable regions. The apparatus may be used allows for high throughout processes such as chemical synthesis and biological separations.

Abstract: A method for detecting a target moiety is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of electrodes supported by a semiconductor substrate are brought into proximity with a reaction medium comprising a sample suspected of containing the target molecule. Each of the electrodes comprises at least one target probe. A plurality of cells within the semiconductor substrate are selectively addressed to apply a stimulus to each of the electrodes to activate a predetermined redox active moiety that is associated with an electrode and to detect, by means of the electrodes, corresponding responses produced as a result of the activation of the redox active moieties. The magnitude of the corresponding responses indicates the presence or absence of the target molecule in the sample.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide both apparatus and method for the patterning of cells onto non-adhesive substrates and the controlled regulation of cells through the use of photoactivated cellular morphogenic factors.

Abstract: Methods for substantially improved detection and analysis in nucleic acid hybridization assays are described. The methods provide the reliable estimation of background signal which derives primarily from nonspecific hybridization. The invention is useful in chemical, biological, medical and diagnostic techniques, as well as for drug discovery.

Abstract: Methods are provided for depositing a quantity of fluid onto the surface of an array. In the subject methods, a thermal inkjet head loaded with the fluid is positioned in opposing relationship to, e.g. over, the array surface. Actuation of the thermal inkjet results in the expulsion of a quantity of fluid onto the array surface. The subject methods find particular use in array-based binding assays in which an array of binding agents is employed for the detection of an analyte(s), particularly array-based hybridization assays.

Abstract: Methods are provided for depositing a quantity of fluid onto the surface of an array. In the subject methods, a thermal inkjet head loaded with the fluid is positioned in opposing relationship to, e.g. over, the array surface. Actuation of the thermal inkjet results in the expulsion of a quantity of fluid onto the array surface. The subject methods find particular use in array-based binding assays in which an array of binding agents is employed for the detection of an analyte(s), particularly array-based hybridization assays.