Abstract: Reversibly blocked nucleoside analogues and methods of using such nucleoside analogues for sequencing of nucleic acids are provided.

Abstract: Random arrays of single molecules are provided for carrying out large scale analyzes, particularly of biomolecules, such as genomic DNA, cDNAs, proteins, and the like. In one aspect, arrays of the invention comprise concatemers of DNA fragments that are randomly disposed on a regular array of discrete spaced apart regions, such that substantially all such regions contain no more than a single concatemer. Preferably, such regions have areas substantially less than 1 ?m2 and have nearest neighbor distances that permit optical resolution of on the order of 109 single molecules per cm2. Many analytical chemistries can be applied to random arrays of the invention, including sequencing by hybridization chemistries, sequencing by synthesis chemistries, SNP detection chemistries, and the like, to greatly expand the scale and potential applications of such techniques.

Abstract: Provides are variant family A polymerases that incorporate 3?-blocked nucleotides into a DNA extension product, a kit comprising such polymerases and methods of using the polymerases in DNA extension reactions, e.g., sequencing reactions.

Abstract: Random arrays of single molecules are provided for carrying out large scale analyzes, particularly of biomolecules, such as genomic DNA, cDNAs, proteins, and the like. In one aspect, arrays of the invention comprise concatemers of DNA fragments that are randomly disposed on a regular array of discrete spaced apart regions, such that substantially all such regions contain no more than a single concatemer. Preferably, such regions have areas substantially less than 1 ?m2 and have nearest neighbor distances that permit optical resolution of on the order of 109 single molecules per cm2. Many analytical chemistries can be applied to random arrays of the invention, including sequencing by hybridization chemistries, sequencing by synthesis chemistries, SNP detection chemistries, and the like, to greatly expand the scale and potential applications of such techniques.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and compositions for preparing a library of polynucleotides for sequencing comprises in a single reaction mixture. The method comprises contacting a double-stranded target nucleic acid with one or more nicking agents to produce overlapping nucleic acid fragments separated by staggered single-stranded breaks; and contacting a partially double-stranded first adapter with at least one of the nucleic acid fragments in the presence of a ligase, thereby ligating the 5? terminus of the double-stranded region of the first adapter to the 3? terminus of the at least one of the nucleic acid fragments using a DNA ligase via 3? branch ligation. The first adapter comprises (i) a double-stranded blunt end having a 5? terminus and a 3? terminus and (ii) a single-stranded region comprising a barcode.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for sequencing nucleic acids and other applications. In sequencing by synthesis, unlabeled reversible terminators are incorporated by a polymerase in each cycle, then labeled after incorporation by binding to the reversible terminator a directly or indirectly labeled antibody or other affinity reagent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are DNA sequencing methods involving applying a long DNA molecule to an indexed array comprising an array of transfer sites (TS). Each TS comprises a substrate and a source of clonal barcodes (SCB) attached to or situated on the substrate. Each SCB comprises many copies of a unique transferable barcode sequence, and the unique transferable barcode sequence associated with each TS is known. The unique transferable barcode sequence is transferred from the SCB portion of the TS to a location on the long DNA molecule. DNA fragments comprising the barcode sequences are recovered from the array and sequenced. Sequence reads from these fragments are assembled based on the relative positions of the TS on the array.

Abstract: Provided are methods and reagents for detecting polypeptides using nucleosides or nucleoside analogs as tags. In particular, a tagged polypeptide is contacted with a binding reagent (such as an antibody) that binds specifically to the nucleoside tag portion of the tagged polypeptide. The binding of the binding reagent to the nucleoside tag portion of the tagged polypeptide is then detected, thereby quantifying or localizing the tagged polypeptide. Provided is a variety of uses of this technology. For example, the tag specific antibodies can be presented in an array that is suitable for quantifying or characterizing a number of tagged proteins in a number of liquid samples. The technology can also be used to track a large number of tagged proteins in vivo, for example, by multiplex immunohistochemistry.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for sequencing nucleic acids and other applications. In sequencing by synthesis, unlabeled reversible terminators are incorporated by a polymerase in each cycle, then labeled after incorporation by binding to the reversible terminator a directly or indirectly labeled antibody or other affinity reagent.

Abstract: Provided are a method for loading a nucleic acid molecule, for example nucleic acid nanoball (e.g., DNA nanoball (DNB)), on a solid support, and a kit for the method.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for protecting DNA from light-induced damage and other modifications that occur during DNA sequencing using fluorescent dyes are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are a method for detecting spatial information of nucleic acids in a sample, as well as a nucleic acid array used in the method and a method for producing the nucleic acid array.

Abstract: Determining the sequence of a nucleic acid typically entails performing multiple cycles of a reaction that generates a signal, depending on the identity of one or more nucleotides in the sequence. Sequencing typically is done on a plurality of copies of a template to fortify the signal and to increase accuracy. However, as the number of cycles increases, some of the copies go out of phase, increasing signal-to-noise ratio and compromising accuracy. Provided is a strategy using blocking groups and dinucleotide recognition to bring each of the copies back into phase. This improves accuracy and enables the user to increase the length of sequence reads.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for protecting DNA from light-induced damage and other modifications that occur during DNA sequencing using fluorescent dyes are disclosed.

Abstract: This application discloses methods of producing a DNA strand for sequencing, as well as genetic constructs, libraries, and arrays using DNA strands produced according to these methods. The application also discloses methods of sequencing using the DNA strands, genetic constructs, libraries, and arrays produced. In certain aspects, DNA being sequenced includes a target sequence and at least one adaptor sequence.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for sequencing nucleic acids and other applications. In sequencing by synthesis, unlabeled reversible terminators are incorporated by a polymerase in each cycle, then labeled after incorporation by binding to the reversible terminator a directly or indirectly labeled antibody or other affinity reagent.

Abstract: Random arrays of single molecules are provided for carrying out large scale analyses, particularly of biomolecules, such as genomic DNA, cDNAs, proteins, and the like. In one aspect, arrays of the invention comprise concatemers of DNA fragments that are randomly disposed on a regular array of discrete spaced apart regions, such that substantially all such regions contain no more than a single concatemer.

Abstract: This application discloses methods of producing a DNA strand for sequencing, as well as genetic constructs, libraries, and arrays using DNA strands produced according to these methods. The application also discloses methods of sequencing using the DNA strands, genetic constructs, libraries, and arrays produced. In certain aspects, DNA being sequenced includes a target sequence and at least one adaptor sequence.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for sequencing nucleic acids and other applications. In sequencing by synthesis, unlabeled reversible terminators are incorporated by a polymerase in each cycle, then labeled after incorporation by binding to the reversible terminator a directly or indirectly labeled antibody or other affinity reagent.

Abstract: Reversibly blocked nucleoside analogues and methods of using such nucleoside analogues for sequencing of nucleic acids are provided.