Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: A feed box for a decanter centrifuge has a housing with a hollow interior, the housing having a top with an inlet therethrough, a bottom, sides, and opposing open ends, wherein the inlet and the open ends are in fluid communication with the hollow interior. A liner shaped complementary to the hollow interior of the housing, has a top, a bottom, sides, opposing ends, an opening through the top of the liner below the inlet, and a channel through the liner between the opposing ends in fluid communication with the inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: A feed box for a decanter centrifuge has a housing with a hollow interior, the housing having a top with an inlet therethrough, a bottom, sides, and opposing open ends, wherein the inlet and the open ends are in fluid communication with the hollow interior. A liner shaped complementary to the hollow interior of the housing, has a top, a bottom, sides, opposing ends, an opening through the top of the liner below the inlet, and a channel through the liner between the opposing ends in fluid communication with the inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for collection and analyzing biological samples containing nucleic acid in conjunction with collecting at least one ridge and valley signature of a test subject, while keeping the sample and signature associated with each other. Such devices and methods are used in forensic, human identification, screening, and access control technologies to rapidly process an individual's identity or determine the identity of an individual.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for human identification utilizing newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within CODIS loci which can cause allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for human identification utilizing newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within CODIS loci which can cause allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids which belong to a panel of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) useful to identify a human. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences in the panel. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to identify a human.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for human identification utilizing newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within CODIS loci D13S317, TH01, vWA, D12S391 and D6S1043, which can cause allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating a predictive index of identity of a nucleic acid sample using polymorphic genetic marker data are provided. In one embodiment, a predictive index of identity of the nucleic acid sample is calculated using a value from a second set of data from a polymorphic genetic marker that is not linked to a polymorphic genetic marker used to produce a first set of data. In another embodiment, the predictive index of identity is calculated using a value from a second set of data from a polymorphic genetic marker that is linked to a polymorphic genetic marker used to produce the first set of data. Systems and methods for generating an identifier for a biological sample and for verifying a relationship between a biological sample and an identifier are also provided. The identifier is an encoding of a set of values for polymorphic genetic markers.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for gender determination in the intron 1 region of the amelogenin locus and a newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within the X chromosome of the amelogenin locus which can cause allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in gender determination.

Abstract: Disclosed are rare short tandem repeat (STR) alleles within the D10S1248 and D12S391 loci in humans. Provided are representative allelic ladders for each locus, methods and assays using these alleles and kits containing allelic ladders comprising these alleles for accurate genotyping and identification of a wide range of individuals.

Abstract: Disclosed are primer set compositions, methods and kits for human identification using the highly complex sequence locus, SE33 (ACTBP2) in single and multiplex PCR reactions. Additionally, disclosed are three newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the SE33 locus that can cause discordance seen as mobility shift or allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for gender determination in the intron 1 region of the amelogenin locus and a newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within the X chromosome of the amelogenin locus which can cause allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in gender determination.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for human identification utilizing newly discovered single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within CODIS loci which can cause allelic dropout. Also disclosed are kits useful in human identification.

Abstract: Disclosed are rare short tandem repeat (STR) alleles within the D10S1248 and D12S391 loci in humans. Provided are representative allelic ladders for each locus, methods and assays using these alleles and kits containing allelic ladders comprising these alleles for accurate genotyping and identification of a wide range of individuals.

Abstract: A technique of attaching a thermally conductive metal plate or sheet to a flat surface of wood holders in a process of fabricating modular unit radiation panels for mounting in a floor or a wall of a room of a building heated by a hydronic heating system that pumps hot water through tubing that is held by said modular units for RFH or RWH, respectively, wherein the modular unit is an assembly of the thermally conductive metal plate or sheet having length, width and thickness and the wood holders are two fiat wood boards evenly spaced apart to provide a slot in which said tubing is inserted and held against said metal plate or sheet, using a tool having a base and a point so configured that, the tool point thrust into the modular unit through the metal plate or sheet into the holder makes a hole in the holder and cuts a tab of the metal from the sheet that is embedded into the hole, the free end of the tab being wider than the end thereof attached to the metal plate or sheet and the free end of the tab being w