Abstract: The invention encompasses processes, compositions, and kits for isolating and detecting nucleic acids from samples using a metal oxide coated onto a vessel. The nucleic acids can be processed and detected within this vessel.

Abstract: The invention encompasses processes, compositions, and kits for isolating and detecting nucleic acids from samples using a metal oxide coated onto a vessel. The nucleic acids can be processed and detected within this vessel.

Abstract: A manual window-raising implement includes upper and lower hook portions forming a downwardly open recess, and an upwardly open recess, respectively. The upper recess has a width large enough to receive a fingertip of a user and has a length of at least two inches for receiving a plurality of the user's fingertips. The lower recess is wide enough to receive a vertical lip of a slidable window panel, so that by applying an upward force to the upper hook portion, the window panel can be raised.

Abstract: A method for determining the presence or amount of an analyte in a food sample is provided. The method includes the steps of contacting a food sample containing polymer or lipid with an enzyme capable of degrading the polymer or lipid, and analyzing at least a portion of the enzyme-treated sample using a material comprising micro-channels and target-specific capture elements to determine the presence or amount of the analyte.