Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutritional genomic weight management algorithm running on a computer system, and more specifically, a nutritional genomic weight management algorithm where an analysis of a customer's unique DNA results in individualized diet and exercise plans, in accordance with the present invention. Methods of weight management, weight management business methods, and panels of alleles for nutritional genomics are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutritional genomic weight management algorithm running on a computer system, and more specifically, a nutritional genomic weight management algorithm where an analysis of a customer's unique DNA results in individualized diet and exercise plans, in accordance with the present invention. Methods of weight management, weight management business methods, and panels of alleles for nutritional genomics are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and methods involving porous materials (e.g., membranes) which may interact with species, such as biological molecules, cells, etc., whereby the species may adhere to or become immobilized with respect to a surface of the porous material or an adhesion layer coating the porous surface. The porous material may be capable of attaching species with control over the positioning and spatial distribution of the species across the surface of the material. Such articles and methods may be useful in, for example, biological assays, biological sensors, or in the culturing of biological cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for immobilizing cells under laminar flow conditions in a matrix formed by biocompatible charged polymers, to a flow device for the use with the method of the present invention, and to uses of the polymer matrices containing the cells immobilized using the method of the present invention.