Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating and releasing genetic material from a solid medium, such as a DNA array, a filter, a card, or a multiple-well plate, using a wash solution comprising a photolytic agent, followed by subsequent exposure to a light source to release the genetic material, such as genomic DNA. The invention also includes devices and kits for practicing these methods.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes at least one primer for analysis.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating and releasing genetic material from a solid medium, such as a DNA array, a filter, a card, or a multiple-well plate, using a wash solution comprising a photolytic agent, followed by subsequent exposure to a light source to release the genetic material, such as genomic DNA. The invention also includes devices and kits for practicing these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides for device for obtaining and storing genetic material. The device has a support and a head portion. The head portion is composed of a solid matrix for sorbing genetic material and a preserving mechanism for the protection of genetic material from degradation. Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of storing a sample of genetic material onto the swab device. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes polyester material as the solid matrix.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes at least one primer for analysis.

Abstract: The present invention provides for device for obtaining and storing genetic material. The device has a support and a head portion. The head portion is composed of a solid matrix for sorbing genetic material and a preserving mechanism for the protection of genetic material from degradation. Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of storing a sample of genetic material onto the swab device. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes polyester material as the solid matrix.

Abstract: A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the steps of sorbing genetic material on the solid matrix and protecting the genetic material.

Abstract: A solid medium for storage of DNA, including blood DNA, comprising a solid matrix having a compound or composition which protects against degradation of DNA incorporated into or absorbed on the matrix. Methods for storage of DNA using this solid medium, and for recovery of DNA or in situ use of DNA are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dry solid medium with a visible tracer useful in the collection and tracking of biological materials in a form suitable for storage and subsequent analysis. In particular, the invention provides a dry solid medium with an inert visible material which, upon contact with a biological sample, indicates the area of the dry solid medium occupied by the sample. The invention also provides a dry solid medium including additional components which function in subsequent analysis of biological materials using, for example, PCR, reverse transcriptase initiated PCR, LCR, RFLP, or genetic hybridization. The invention further provides methods for using the dry solid medium of the invention.

Abstract: A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the steps of sorbing genetic material on the solid matrix and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to products and methods for storing, separating or analyzing a sample of genetic material. The invention is particularly suited for the separation of a selected genetic material from a sample containing genetic material from multiple sources.

Abstract: A solid medium for storage of DNA, including blood DNA, comprising a solid matrix having a compound or composition which protects against degradation of DNA incorporated into or absorbed on the matrix. Methods for storage of DNA using this solid medium, and for recovery of DNA or in situ use of DNA are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dry solid medium for storage of genetic material, including RNA and DNA, in a form suitable for subsequent analysis. The invention also provides a dry solid medium including components which function in subsequent analysis of the genetic material using, for example, PCR, reverse transcriptase initiated PCR, LCR, RFLP, or genetic hybridization. The components for subsequent analysis include, for example, nucleotide sequences such as a primer and a target sequence stabilizer.The invention further provides methods for using the dry solid medium of the invention. The invention and methods thereof are particularly suited for analysis in automated systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dry solid medium for storing a sample of a genetic material, including RNA and DNA, in a form suitable for subsequent analysis. The dry solid medium of the invention includes a dry solid matrix and a composition including a protein denaturing agent, and a chelating agent. The dry solid medium can further include a component which functions in subsequent analysis of the genetic material using, for example, PCR, reverse transcriptase initiated PCR, LCR, RFLP, or genetic hybridization. A component for subsequent analysis includes, for example, a nucleotide sequences such as a primer, DNA or RNA probe, and a target sequence stabilizer. The dry solid medium can also include a retaining agent to enhance retention of a component for subsequent analysis. The invention also provides methods for using the dry solid medium of the invention. The dry solid media and methods of use thereof are particularly suited for use in automated systems.

Abstract: A solid medium for storage of DNA, including blood DNA, comprising a solid matrix having a compound or composition which protects against degradation of DNA incorporated into or absorbed on the matrix. Methods for storage of DNA using this solid medium, and for recovery of DNA or in situ use of DNA are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dry solid medium for storage of genetic material, including RNA and DNA, in a form suitable for subsequent analysis. The invention also provides a dry solid medium including components which function in subsequent analysis of the genetic material using, for example, PCR, reverse transcriptase initiated PCR, LCR, RFLP, or genetic hybridization. The components for subsequent analysis include, for example, nucleotide sequences such as a primer and a target sequence stabilizer. The invention further provides methods for using the dry solid medium of the invention. The invention and methods thereof are particularly suited for analysis in automated systems.