Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1 through R8, Rf, Q and G are as defined in the Disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein G is CONR5R6 or selected from and R1 through R18, Rf and G are as defined in the Disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assays and kits for carrying out said assays for the rapid, automated detection of infectious pathogenic agents and normal and abnormal genes. The present invention further relates to methods for general amplification of genomic DNA and total mRNAs and for analyzing differential mRNA expression using the amplification methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assays and kits for carrying out said assays for the rapid, automated detection of infectious pathogenic agents and normal and abnormal genes. The present invention further relates to methods for general amplification of genomic DNA and total mRNAs and for analyzing differential mRNA expression using the amplification methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybridization signal amplification method (HSAM) that can be used to form nanostructures for use in drug delivery and diagnostics and may comprise molecules aimed at a specific target cell of interest. The nanostuctures may be used to treat infectious diseases and physiological disorders such as proliferative, genetic, neurological or metabolic disorders. The nanostructures of the invention comprise nucleic acid molecules having affinity pairs incorporated into their structure. These affinity pairs are formed from ligand and ligand binding moieties that bind to nucleic acid molecules. This bound entity is a complex, web-like structure that serves as a matrix or framework for delivery of therapeutic or diagnostic agents. Since the nanostructures of the invention are comprised of biocompatible and biodegradable materials, such as nucleic acid molecules and proteins, they provide a safe and easily degradable delivery system.