Abstract: A meter value that reflects the amount of genetic material stored in a reserve is stored in a database for each reserve in a bank. Meter values allow a user to track the amount of genetic material in the reserves of a bank without needing to physically measure or disturb the reserves unnecessarily. As users withdraw and deposit genetic material from and into a reserve, the meter value is changed to reflect the change in the amount of genetic material in the reserve. In certain embodiments, the use of meter values enables accurate and instant accounting of a large number of reserves of genetic material for a large number of individuals. Users and/or individuals may be notified when a meter value falls below a threshold. Notifications may prompt a user to generate additional genetic material from biological sample or an individual to provide additional biological sample.

Abstract: Described herein are various systems, methods, and apparatus for systematic creation of isolated homogeneous colonies of cells from vector-based lineages. The vector-based lineages may originate from multiple types of viral vector families (e.g., Paramyx-oviridae, Retroviridae, Parvoviridae) or non-natural engineered vectors or a plurality of vector combinations, for example. In certain embodiments, the isolated homogeneous colonies of cells are vector-free sub-colonies; in other embodiments, the isolated homogeneous colonies of cells are homogeneous vector sub-colonies. In other embodiments, vector mixed sub-colonies are created. The disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus are useful for inducible pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) production and work by selectively binding to one or more corresponding protein markers expressed on the surface of a cell that indicate that cellular reprogramming has occurred. Software is used to automate the purification and isolation of the iPSCs produced.

Abstract: Described herein are various systems, methods, and apparatus for systematic creation of isolated homogeneous colonies of cells from vector-based lineages. The vector-based lineages may originate from multiple types of viral vector families (e.g., Paramyx-oviridae, Retroviridae, Parvoviridae) or non-natural engineered vectors or a plurality of vector combinations, for example. In certain embodiments, the isolated homogeneous colonies of cells are vector-free sub-colonies; in other embodiments, the isolated homogeneous colonies of cells are homogeneous vector sub-colonies. In other embodiments, vector mixed sub-colonies are created. The disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus are useful for inducible pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) production and work by selectively binding to one or more corresponding protein markers expressed on the surface of a cell that indicate that cellular reprogramming has occurred. Software is used to automate the purification and isolation of the iPSCs produced.

Abstract: A meter value that reflects the amount of genetic material stored in a reserve is stored in a database for each reserve in a bank. Meter values allow a user to track the amount of genetic material in the reserves of a bank without needing to physically measure or disturb the reserves unnecessarily. As users withdraw and deposit genetic material from and into a reserve, the meter value is changed to reflect the change in the amount of genetic material in the reserve. In certain embodiments, the use of meter values enables accurate and instant accounting of a large number of reserves of genetic material for a large number of individuals. Users and/or individuals may be notified when a meter value falls below a threshold. Notifications may prompt a user to generate additional genetic material from biological sample or an individual to provide additional biological sample.

Abstract: The techniques described herein provide for improved efficiency of iPSC production from biological cells. The approach achieves improved iPSC production efficiency by obtaining a set of cells whose cell cycles are synchronized at a specific, desired cell cycle phase, such as mitotic phase (also referred to as M phase). The efficacy with which such synchronized cells can be transformed into iPSCs is higher than for an arbitrary set of cells that comprises cells at a variety of different stages in their cycles. Accordingly, the approaches described herein allow efficient generation of iPSCs, thereby facilitating myriad technologies for personalized and regenerative medicine that rely upon the effective production of iPSCs.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for automatically identifying and recommending purchases (e.g., in-app purchases) to a user based on the user's personal genetic profile. In certain embodiments, offers for such purchases are conveniently presented in the same software application (e.g., smartphone app or other computing device application) in which a user securely accesses his or her personalized genetic profile test results. Also presented herein are systems and methods for computer application developers to customize apps for presentation of recommended purchases based on a user's personal genetic profile. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein provide for issuing of genetically tailored notifications to one or more mobile health devices of an individual based on an assessment of the individual's genetic profile. Such notifications, for example, can assist an individual in their adherence to particular recommended regiments, such as workout regimens.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatus that allow a user to visually augment a graphical rendering of either a chemical structure representation or a biological sequence representation with multi-dimensional information. A user captures a video image using a computing device such as a hand-held smart phone, computerized eye glasses or tablet computer. The video image includes information regarding at least one of a chemical structure and a biological sequence. A processor identifies, within the video image, a graphical representation of at least one of a chemical structure and a biological structure. The processor augments the graphical representation with additional information and provides the video data for presentation upon a display controlled by the computing device. The computing device presents the video data in substantially real time in relation to the capture of the video data by the computing device.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods of producing “personalized” secretome compositions suitable for secretome based therapy to be administered to a specific individual and/or specific group of individuals. The iPSCs and/or iPSC-derived cells, and any iPSC-derived compositions derived therefrom, are identified as compatible with a specific individual or specific group of individuals using an identification of a cell type indicative of compatibility such as an HLA match and/or ABO blood match and/or RHD blood group match. The identified compatible cells are then retrieved from a managed HLA-indexed (and/or otherwise indexed) repository or are derived from a biological sample of a suitable donor. The retrieved compatible cells are then used to derive the “personalized” iPSC-derived secretome compositions, that comprise the complete secretome or a subset of the secretome suitable for treatment of a specific individual and/or specific group of individuals.

Abstract: Presented herein are personalized compositions comprising iPSCs and/or iPSC-derived cells (cells) and methods of producing personalized compositions suitable for various therapies, including chondrogenesis therapies, to be administered to an individual or a group of individuals. The cells and/or cell lines, and any compositions derived therefrom, are identified as compatible with a specific individual or specific group of individuals using an identification of a cell type indicative of compatibility such as an HLA match. The compatible cells are then used to derive “personalized” compositions, wherein the “personalized” compositions comprise one or more cell-secreted molecules suitable for therapy. It is found herein that a composition comprising one or more iPSC-derived MSCs, iPSC-derived chondrocytes, and iPSC-derived chondrons may provide improved treatment efficacy than would be offered by bone marrow-MSCs (BM-MSCs) or compositions comprising BM-MSCs.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for diagnosing Parkinson's disease, or identifying a risk of developing Parkinson's disease, comprising measuring the amount of a biomolecule in a blood sample, liver sample, or hepatocyte. Also disclosed are methods for preventing or treating Parkinson's disease, comprising administering a therapeutically effective plurality of hepatocytes to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for automatically managing and filtering social media interactions and/or online content based on genetic profiles of users. These genetic profiles include identifications of genetic interests of the users and/or genetic information to which they have permitted access. Such permissioned personal genetic profiles may be used to facilitate, manage, and filter a variety of online interactions between the user and other members of various services and/or online content in order to lead to meaningful and successful real world interactions and/or to improve the relevance of online content delivered to a user.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to devices, kits, and related methods for collecting biological samples for genetic testing. In various embodiments, a DNA collection device for collecting cells from an orifice of a human subject includes an elongate arm. The DNA collection device further includes a swab head disposed at a distal end of the elongate arm, wherein the swab head is sized to at least partially enter the orifice, and wherein the swab head comprises a plurality of bristles disposed on a surface of the swab head.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods of producing “universal” and/or “off-the-shelf” CAR-T compositions suitable for cancer therapy to be administered to one or more individuals. A CAR-T composition is a composition comprising one or more types of chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T). The iPSCs and/or cell lines, and any iPSC-derived CAR-T compositions derived therefrom, are identified as compatible with one or more individuals using an identification of a cell type indicative of compatibility (e.g., HLA match and/or ABO blood match and/or RHD blood match). The compatible cells are then retrieved from a managed HLA-indexed (and/or otherwise indexed) repository or are derived from a biological sample of a donor. The retrieved compatible cells are then used to derive iPSC-derived CAR-T compositions, wherein the derived compositions are suitable for therapy of one or more individuals.

Abstract: Reserves of immortalized genetic material are stored in a bank for unlimited genetic analysis, tissue creation, lab-in-a-dish, and the like. The bank serves as a valuable platform for a variety of applications, including biological applications (e.g., genotyping, drug screening, personalized medicine), that require repeated testing, access to a biological sample, and maintenance over a long period of time. For example, a biological sample is stored as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that can be used to generate an unlimited supply of genetic material when needed by a user. In this way, for instance, the generation of excess genetic material from additional samples provided by an individual can be avoided and costs to an organization associated with producing genetic material from biological sample can be deferred until necessary.

Abstract: Described herein is a managed, indexed repository of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) lines and/or blood progenitor cell lines derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) (or embryoid bodies formed from iPSCs), wherein each of the HSC lines, blood progenitor cell lines, embryoid bodies, and/or iPSC lines has corresponding data comprising a set of characterized HLA loci, said corresponding data being stored in a searchable database for retrieval of one or more matching physical cell lines upon query. The repository comprises an HLA-indexed bank of iPSCs, embryoid bodies, HSCs, and/or blood progenitor cells for each of a set of HLA types, for identification and provision of allogeneic cell lines suitable for transplantation to reestablish hematopoietic function in patients with damaged, diseased, or otherwise abnormal bone marrow and/or immune system.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods related to a scalable and platform-agnostic framework that facilitates the creation of personal genetic profile products. In particular, in certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein facilitate the creation, storage, organization, and maintenance (e.g. updating) of data corresponding to the relationships between particular variations that may occur in an individual's DNA (e.g. variants of different specific SNPs) and the health-related phenotypes that they influence. The data stored in this manner can be used as a template not only for presenting personal genetic profile assessments to an individual in an informative and user-friendly manner, but also for the rapid, automated creation of personal genetic profile assessments of a plurality of individuals from data corresponding to genotyping measurements of biological samples provided by the individuals.

Abstract: Reserves of immortalized genetic material are stored in a bank for providing a resource (e.g., artificial gametes) for couples (e.g., same sex couples) to produce biologically-related children. The reserves provide the ability to derive sperm from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) of one partner and/or eggs from iPSCs of the other partner. For example, a biological sample is stored as iPSCs that can be used to generate an unlimited supply of genetic material (e.g., artificial gametes for conception) when needed by a user (e.g., a year or more after the sample is provided, e.g., 5 years or more after the sample is provided). Such a bank is helpful for an individual in a same sex (or infertile) couple who desires to have biological children at some point during his/her lifetime, but does not plan to have children in the immediate timeframe, for example.

Abstract: Described herein are various systems and methods for customizing cell culture media for optimized cell proliferation based on genetic traits of the cells. Factors of the cells, such as genetics, can determine the optimum cell culture conditions for growth and use of individual cells in vitro. In certain embodiments, genetics can determine sensitivity from a toxic perspective. In certain embodiments, genetics can determine what concentration(s) of growth factor(s) and nutrient(s) are required for optimum growth.

Abstract: Described herein are various systems, methods, and apparatus for systematic creation of isolated homogeneous colonies of cells from vector-based lineages. The vector-based lineages may originate from multiple types of viral vector families (e.g., Paramyx-oviridae, Retroviridae, Parvoviridae) or non-natural engineered vectors or a plurality of vector combinations, for example. In certain embodiments, the isolated homogeneous colonies of cells are vector-free sub-colonies; in other embodiments, the isolated homogeneous colonies of cells are homogeneous vector sub-colonies. In other embodiments, vector mixed sub-colonies are created. The disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus are useful for inducible pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) production and work by selectively binding to one or more corresponding protein markers expressed on the surface of a cell that indicate that cellular reprogramming has occurred. Software is used to automate the purification and isolation of the iPSCs produced.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods and systems for using genotyping data of an individual to create and/or modify in-game avatars. Genotyping data is used to create and update avatar objects. Avatar objects are data structures that comprise data, based on genotyping data, that define individual avatars and can be exported for import into a game to generate an avatar. Traits of an individual are characterized by feature values included in an avatar object. Avatars generated from avatar objects may appear to physically resemble an individual or may have an appearance that fits the thematic elements of a game while still reflecting the phenotype of the individual (based on the individual's genotyping data). Avatars may be used in games for entertainment, for interactive or realistic health tracking, simulations, simulated work environments, or other similar purposes.