Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention introduce techniques for performing genetic screening using a cloud-based genetic testing framework. In some embodiments, a genetic testing server uses a set of oligonucleotide probes for detecting targeted genes based on sample data objects with an oligonucleotide or primer set. To overcome the challenges associated with variability of output data across client devices (e.g., across laboratories) which is a major roadblock to implementing a cloud-based genetic testing framework, various embodiments introduce techniques for validating assays’ with strong baseline metrics to ensure the identification of “user” error vs “assay performance” error, which increases transferability across clients. Moreover, in embodiments, an assay that combines the reagent components with the patient’s genomic DNA (gDNA) in a single tube process, limiting transfer steps and reducing outside contamination is provided.

Abstract: Users of a web site may belong to different user groups, and receive content that applies to those user groups. Such content may be stored within a cache by a server system. In some cases, content may be stored in the cache based on a value that corresponds to all user groups to which a user belongs. Such an approach may be problematic in some instances, and result in increased cache misses. In an alternate approach, content is cached based on only one user group to which a user belongs, but may be cached under multiple keys in the event that a user belongs to numerous different user groups. By caching the content in multiple entries based on simpler keys, cache performance may be improved.

Abstract: A foam, comprising a blend of (a) from 0.1 to 4.9 weight percent ethylene/styrene interpolymer; and (b) from 95.1 to 99.9 weight percent polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A foam, comprising a blend of (a) from 0.1 to 4.9 weight percent ethylene/styrene interpolymer; and (b) from 95.1 to 99.9 weight percent polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer.