Abstract: The present invention pertains to devices comprising at least one purification unit, used to purify and/or concentrate a target molecule contained within a test sample. Typically, the target molecule in a test sample will be a nucleic acid. These purified nucleic acids can be used in a variety of ways, including being subjected to nucleotide sequence analysis. Methods of using the devices and kits containing the devices are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides rapid detection methods that detect virtually all non-viral organisms, from a broad to a narrow spectrum. More particularly, the present invention provides SRP RNA nucleic acid probes and methods of using such nucleic acid probes for the rapid, sensitive detection of non-viral organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Using the detection methods of the present invention, major non-viral groups such as bacterial, fungi, and protozoa, as well as specific species, can be identified in samples. In addition, kits for use in carrying out the methods of the present invention are provided.

Abstract: A universal gel and methods of use in detecting the presence, or absence, of one or more target molecules in a test sample comprising the formation of a universal gel hybridization complex, wherein an adapter molecule is hybridized to a target molecule and universal capture probe is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods employing purification devices comprising an electrophoretic medium containing immobilized capture probes for the purification of DNA are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides rapid detection methods that detect virtually all non-viral organisms, from a broad to a narrow spectrum. More particularly, the present invention provides SRP RNA nucleic acid probes and methods of using such nucleic acid probes for the rapid, sensitive detection of non-viral organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Using the detection methods of the present invention, major non-viral groups such as bacterial, fungi, and protozoa, as well as specific species, can be identified in samples. In addition, kits for use in carrying out the methods of the present invention are provided.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to devices comprising at least one purification unit, used to purify and/or concentrate a target molecule contained within a test sample. Typically, the target molecule in a test sample will be a nucleic acid. These purified nucleic acids can be used in a variety of ways, including being subjected to nucleotide sequence analysis. Methods of using the devices and kits containing the devices are also provided.