Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods that enable the stabilization and storage of samples by contacting a sample with an assembly of particles, and reducing the water activity level of the contacted sample. By reducing the water activity level of the sample, the assembly of particles minimizes the degradation of the sample. Stabilizers may or may not be added to the assembly of particles to further minimize the degradation of the sample. Subsequently to storage in the assembly of particles, the samples are recoverable by eluting the assembly of particles with a fluid solution. In one embodiment, the entire assembly of particles will dissolve into the solution. In another embodiment, only part of the assembly of particles will dissolve into the solution. The assembly of particles provides the advantage that while it is porous, it comprises non-porous particulate material.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods that enable the stabilization and storage of samples by contacting a sample with an assembly of particles, and reducing the water activity level of the contacted sample. By reducing the water activity level of the sample, the assembly of particles minimizes the degradation of the sample. Stabilizers may or may not be added to the assembly of particles to further minimize the degradation of the sample. Subsequently to storage in the assembly of particles, the samples are recoverable by eluting the assembly of particles with a fluid solution. In one embodiment, the entire assembly of particles will dissolve into the solution. In another embodiment, only part of the assembly of particles will dissolve into the solution. The assembly of particles provides the advantage that while it is porous, it comprises non-porous particulate material.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods useful for making lysates from cell wall-containing cellular samples, including plant tissue samples and cultures of yeast or bacteria. The invention further provides compositions (e.g., solutions) that can be used in the methods of the invention, and kits comprising solutions and/or other reagents useful for carrying out the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides coding compositions comprising mixtures of coding oligonucleotides and methods of using such compositions to code samples. The compositions and methods are useful for identifying, verifying, or authenticating any type of sample, whether the sample is biological or non-biological.

Abstract: A mobile communication system powered by multiple batteries comprises a mobile telephone that can functionally connect via a power cable to a special supplemental battery or at least one existing battery functionally contained in a minimal housing. The special battery and the minimal housing have a compact body unconstrained by the mobile telephone compact body. They are optimized for comfortably to maximally fit, in a comfortable manner, in a pocket of the mobile telephone user to permit carrying the maximum power while still being portable in a hands-free manner using clothing including clothing accessories of the user. An adapter allows connection of either the supplemental battery or the minimal housing containing the at least one existing battery to mobile telephones of different makes and models. A charging adapter allows charging a rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A device for biological sample preparation having at least one rod support base, at least one rotatively mounted crusher rod, a sample well support means, and a filter plate is provided. The device of the present invention may be coupled with an analytical measurement device in a system. Also provided is a method for biological sample preparation using the device.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods and kits for determining the mutagenic potential of a test substance. The method includes exposing a tester strain (such as Salmonella typhimurium) to the substance, wherein the tester strain includes a gene (such as the histidine gene) having a preexisting mutation conferring auxotrophy, and the mutation is located at a pre-determined position in the gene, growing the tester strain in growth media lacking histidine, and detecting the presence of a back-mutation at the position by analysis of the nucleic acid. The tester strain can be selected from TA98, TA100, TA102 TA1535, TA1537, TA1538, and TA97. The test substance can be any of a wide variety of compounds such as petroleum extracts, pesticides, cosmetics, adhesives, herbicides, hair dyes, and pharmaceuticals. The detecting step can include one or more conventional mutation detection methods. Also provided are kits for conducting the method.