Abstract: The invention provides methods for the synthesis of long oligonucleotides, genes and gene fragments. The methods include the manufacture of genes or gene fragments that can be then inserted into a variety of vectors.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the synthesis of long oligonucleotides, genes and gene fragments. The methods include the manufacture of genes or gene fragments that can be then inserted into a variety of vectors.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the synthesis of long oligonucleotides, genes and gene fragments. The methods include the manufacture of genes or gene fragments that can be then inserted into a variety of vectors.

Abstract: Methods for multiplex amplification of target nucleic acid sequences are provided.

Abstract: Methods for multiplex amplification of target nucleic acid sequences are provided.

Abstract: Methods for multiplex amplification of target nucleic acid sequences are provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing signals to minimize the effects of dye crosstalk. Deconvolution of multiplexed dye signals can include corrections for residual error determined from experimental measurements. Residual error corrections can account for reaction or assay specific factors and modify the subsequent filtering of signals. Correction values can be determined for specific dye-probe conjugates to minimize dye crosstalk and may be combined with residual error correction to further minimize errors in spectral deconvolution. Apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media can process signals and modify filters based on values obtained using the methods.

Abstract: A method for calibrating temperature can include cycling temperatures of a set of wells, wherein each well of the set comprises a sample with a spectrally distinguishable species. The method can further include measuring a signal from the spectrally distinguishable species for each well at a temperature during a first temperature cycle, and calibrating the temperatures for measuring the signal from each well during subsequent temperature cycles.

Abstract: A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having at least one wall, and one or more loops in heat-transfer communication with the at least one wall. Each of the loops can comprise an electrical conductor that surrounds the same or a different fluid retainment region. A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having particulates disposed therein. A system is provided that includes a platen adapted to hold a device including fluid retainment regions and one or more electrical conductors in heat-transfer communication with the fluid retainment regions. Methods of heating a sample are also provided.

Abstract: A method for reducing optical crosstalk in an optical array detector is provided. In various embodiments, the method can include measuring optical emission within a first region of interest (ROI) using a first plurality of pixels of the optical array detector, wherein each of the first plurality of pixels provides a value for optical signal intensity within the first ROI. An ROI sum signal can then be calculated by summing the values for optical signal intensity measured by the first plurality of pixels. An optical emission within a second ROI can be measured using a second plurality of pixels of the optical array detector, wherein each of the second plurality of pixels provides a value for optical signal intensity within the second ROI. The values for optical signal intensity provided by the second plurality of pixels can be algebraically manipulated to determine an optical crosstalk signal.

Abstract: Methods for multiplex amplification of target nucleic acid sequences are provided.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention describe an apparatus for generating calibration factors for a spectral detector instrument. The calibration factors are derived from a calibration plate containing one or more spectral species in each well of the calibration plate. Each well is then exposed to an excitation source that causes the one or more spectral species in each of the wells to fluoresce. The signal response is measured and associated with each spectral species at each different well position in the calibration plate. Next, the measured signal response from each spectral species at each well position in the calibration plate is compared with a predetermined signal response for each spectral species. The results of this comparison can be used to determine a calibration factor for each well and spectral species to compensate for the difference between the measured signal response and the predetermined signal response.

Abstract: A method of testing compatibility of a detection probe comprising an oligonucleotide and a fluorophore to a composition of a sealing cover, can comprise (a) depositing a quantity of the fluorophore into a plurality of containers; (b) providing a plurality of sealing covers; (c) sealing the plurality of containers with each of the plurality of the sealing covers; (d) exciting the fluorophore; (e) measuring an emission intensity from the fluorophore; and (f) evaluating the emission intensity from the fluorophore to determine the relative compatibility of each of the plurality of sealing covers with the fluorophore.