Abstract: The absorbance of samples in a number of wells on a microchamber array is efficiently read in a short period of time. The microchamber array is simultaneously irradiated with monochromatic light. Well-transmitted light is captured via a telecentric optical system (23) by an imaging camera (24) as an image, and the absorbance of the sample in each well is individually calculated.

Abstract: This invention provides a control method of a remote copy system for establishing a disaster recovery system for transmitting data in database by a copy function between storage devices possessed by the storage device so as to minimize a public line necessary for the data transmission. In a remote copy system for transmitting data in a main storage device to a remote storage device, the main storage device classifies a group of logical volumes for ensuring the data update order into a plurality of small groups and sets the utilization of a side file at which the data transmission is interrupted. When the quantity of data collected in the side file exceeds a threshold, data transmission is interrupted in the order from a small group having a lower utilization of the side file without stopping the data transmission of all logical volumes in the group.

Abstract: A technique is provided that easily detects biopolymers such as a DNA or a protein by utilizing semiconductor nanoparticles having different excitation wavelengths and fluorescence due to differences in particle size. By binding the semiconductor nanoparticles with avidin (or biotin), detection of biopolymers labeled with biotin (or avidin) is enabled.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing. A DNA probe is fixed to one of electrodes and direct current voltage is placed between the electrodes, so that it becomes possible to separate complementary strand sample DNA and non-complementary strand sample DNA. By analyzing from a ratio in the whole reaction system, it is possible to obtain clearer results. Further, by using electrophoresis by gel together, it is possible to separate reacted samples and non-reacted samples to perform measurements therefor in the same reaction field.

Abstract: The absorbance of samples in a number of wells on a microchamber array is efficiently read in a short period of time. The microchamber array is simultaneously irradiated with monochromatic light. Well-transmitted light is captured via a telecentric optical system (23) by an imaging camera (24) as an image, and the absorbance of the sample in each well is individually calculated.

Abstract: This invention provides a control method of a remote copy system for establishing a disaster recovery system for transmitting data in database by a copy function between storage devices possessed by the storage device so as to minimize a public line necessary for the data transmission. In a remote copy system for transmitting data in a main storage device to a remote storage device, the main storage device classifies a group of logical volumes for ensuring the data update order into a plurality of small groups and sets the utilization of a side file at which the data transmission is interrupted. When the quantity of data collected in the side file exceeds a threshold, data transmission is interrupted in the order from a small group having a lower utilization of the side file without stopping the data transmission of all logical volumes in the group.

Abstract: An ionic polymer that binds to an ionic polymer such as DNA is identified. In order to identify an ionic polymer that is positively charged, for example, another, negatively charged, polymer is immobilized on a substrate or a bead. A positively charged ionic polymer is adsorbed on the substrate or bead. When the surrounding ionic environment is suddenly decreased, the adsorbed complex is stabilized, whereas the structure of the immobilized, non-adsorbed ionic polymer becomes unstable. By providing the immobilized ionic polymer with a marker for differentiating a stable structure from an unstable one, it can be determined on which immobilized ionic polymer the ionic polymer to be identified has been adsorbed.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing. A DNA probe is fixed to one of electrodes and direct current voltage is placed between the electrodes, so that it becomes possible to separate complementary strand sample DNA and non-complementary strand sample DNA. By analyzing from a ratio in the whole reaction system, it is possible to obtain clearer results. Further, by using electrophoresis by gel together, it is possible to separate reacted samples and non-reacted samples to perform measurements therefor in the same reaction field.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing. A DNA probe is fixed to one of electrodes and direct current voltage is placed between the electrodes, so that it becomes possible to separate complementary strand sample DNA and non-complementary strand sample DNA. By analyzing from a ratio in the whole reaction system, it is possible to obtain clearer results. Further, by using electrophoresis by gel together, it is possible to separate reacted samples and non-reacted samples to perform measurements therefor in the same reaction field.

Abstract: An ionic polymer that binds to an ionic polymer such as DNA is identified. In order to identify an ionic polymer that is positively charged, for example, another, negatively charged, polymer is immobilized on a substrate or a bead. A positively charged ionic polymer is adsorbed on the substrate or bead. When the surrounding ionic environment is suddenly decreased, the adsorbed complex is stabilized, whereas the structure of the immobilized, non-adsorbed ionic polymer becomes unstable. By providing the immobilized ionic polymer with a marker for differentiating a stable structure from an unstable one, it can be determined on which immobilized ionic polymer the ionic polymer to be identified has been adsorbed.

Abstract: Hybridization using a deoxyribonucleic acid chip is accelerated while strengthening bonding, and sensitivity and accuracy upon scanning is improved even after washing salts off. A deoxyribonucleic-acid-binding protein is used in a hybridization solution for a deoxyribonucleic acid chip so as to strengthen hybridization signal intensity. In addition, background noises are reduced by use of pure water in a washing process. As a result, a S/N ratio upon the hybridization can be improved.

Abstract: A technique is provided that easily detects biopolymers such as a DNA or a protein by utilizing semiconductor nanoparticles having different excitation wavelengths and fluorescence due to differences in particle size. By binding the semiconductor nanoparticles with avidin (or biotin), detection of biopolymers labeled with biotin (or avidin) is enabled.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biopolymer (DNA) detector capable of performing overall analysis including an unreacted sample without needing any complex work such as washing or the like. A DNA probe 66 is fixed to an electrode plate 22, and the electrode plate 22 is displaced by applying a DC voltage between electrode plates 22 and 23. Thus, sample DNA 63 to be detected can be separated. It becomes possible to obtain a clearer result by performing analysis based on a ratio of an entire reaction system.

Abstract: To provide microarray capable of readily and securely making the shape of spot of probe DNA to be fixed into a desired shape.

Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing a hybridization device which anyone can easily and steadily set up, and with which evaporation of a sample solution can be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention has an objective of providing a hybridization reaction method where any one can easily and steadily set up, and where evaporation of a sample solution can be minimized.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biopolymer (DNA) detector capable of performing overall analysis including an unreacted sample without needing any complex work such as washing or the like. A DNA probe 66 is fixed to an electrode plate 22, and the electrode plate 22 is displaced by applying a DC voltage between electrode plates 22 and 23. Thus, sample DNA 63 to be detected can be separated. It becomes possible to obtain a clearer result by performing analysis based on a ratio of an entire reaction system.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing.

Abstract: A cylinder unit for adjusting a vehicle height of the vehicle body is interposed separately or independently between the vehicle body and each wheel. The supply and discharge of the operating fluid to and from each of the cylinder units is performed by generating a control signal indicative of the quantity of supplying and discharging the operating fluid to and from the flow rate adjusting valves. The control signal is determined so as to allow an actual angle of a roll of the vehicle body to agree with a target angle of the roll thereof. When the automotive vehicle is cornering, particularly rapidly, the control signal is corrected in such a manner that the larger the inner pressure of the cylinder unit, the smaller the quantity of the operating fluid to be supplied or to be discharged.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with both a traction control system which reduces driving torque for driving wheels of the vehicle when the driving wheels slip, and an active suspension system which has a cylinder disposed between the vehicle body and each of the wheels of the vehicle and in which suspension properties can be changed by controlling feed and discharge of the hydraulic fluid to and from the cylinders. A control gain of the active suspension system is increased when the traction control system is operating.