Abstract: An assay system is provided of great sensitivity and portability where the presence of a specific target in a sample, as well as its concentration (qualification and quantification) is detected by reason of a potential or voltage in a closed circuit, built up a redox reaction. The reaction is produced by binding a capture moiety to an enzymatic redox reaction partner, allowing the capture moiety to bind to any target in the sample, and washing any such bound target. The bound target, if not immobilized, may be immobilized through use of a second capture moiety. Substrate for the enzyme is then added. The action of the enzyme upon the substrate frees electrons, creating a potential across an anode and cathode which may be separated by a membrane.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for real time detection of target agents in a sample. These devices utilize tracking technology and selective binding to allow the identification of one or more target agents in a sample, and preferably in a biological sample. The present invention provides specific embodiments employing radio frequency identification devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a methods and compositions for early diagnosis of exposure to or infection by a chemical or biological weapon by rapid and specific detection of one or more bioterrorism target agents in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methods for the detection and quantification of one or more target agents in a sample by rapid and specific electrochemical detection. The present invention includes kits, devices and compositions capable of performing rapid, specific and accurate detection of one or more target agents in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, kits, and methods for the detection of one or more target agents in a sample by rapid and specific electrochemical detection. The present invention includes kits, devices and compositions capable of performing rapid, specific and detection of one or more target agents in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides microdevices for electrochemical detection of target agents in a fluid sample. The microdevices each comprise an elongated microstructure having an inlet for introduction of a fluid sample potentially containing a target agent, and an outlet to allow the sample to flow through the region of the microdevice that allows detection of the target agent. This detection is mediated through hybridization of nucleic acids corresponding to a target agent with device-associated nucleic acids and subsequent binding of an electrochemical detection agent to allow the transfer of an electron to or from the electrode. In specific embodiment, the device comprises: a hollow elongated microstructure with a conductive surface on the internal surface; b) insulating polymer that is uniformly distributed on the conductive surface; c) adapter molecule associated with the insulating polymer, and d) a plurality of associated nucleic acids conjugated to the polymer surface in a specific orientation.

Abstract: A method of managing a complex task is organized around a central outline, which starts with all of the possible subtasks and which is pared to remove non-relevant subtasks. The paring occurs during an initial profiling of the task. Further paring occurs manually. Other tools, such as automated document production and data warehousing, are integrated.