Abstract: Method and system for preparing a personal genetic profile includes collecting genetic data from an individual, assigning the data to a coordinate system, storing the data, and providing access for retrieval by the individual from whom the genetic data were collected, after receipt of an Identifier that adequately authenticates the identity of the data requestor. Locations of genetic markers are provided as three-dimensional coordinates, described with matrix relationships that are consistent with the primary and secondary chemical structure of molecular constituents of a DNA chain for the individual.

Abstract: Method and system for preparing a personal genetic profile includes collecting genetic data from an individual, assigning the data to a coordinate system, storing the data, and providing access for retrieval by the individual from whom the genetic data were collected, after receipt of an Identifier that adequately authenticates the identity of the data requester. Locations of genetic markers are provided as three-dimensional coordinates, described with matrix relationships that are consistent with the primary and secondary chemical structure of molecular constituents of a DNA chain for the individual.

Abstract: S epidermidis polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptides and DNA (RNA) for the treatment of infection, particularly infections arising from S epidermidis. Antagonists against the function of such polypeptides and their use as therapeutics to treat infection are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of S epidermidis nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for capturing one or more target sequences utilizing modified, high stringency nucleic acids and strand displacement stategies. In this method, one or more modified, high stringency oligonucleotide (MHSO) conjugates are selected in which the conjugates are constructed from at least one modified nucleic acid, such as, for example, a locked nucleic acid (“LNA”) and a linking molecule. When incubated with a sample of nucleic acids, these MHSO conjugates capture the target sequence by selectively binding to complementary sequences of DNA or RNA, which may be either single or double stranded. Once bound, the resulting complexes constitute hybridized duplexes containing both a targeted sequence portion and a MHSO conjugate portion. The captured target sequences are separated from the sample by using a linking source that binds to the linking molecule of the hybridized duplex and extracting the linking source with the bound duplex from the sample.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for capturing one or more target simple sequence repeats (SSRs) utilizing locked nucleic acids and strand displacement stategies. In this method, one or more modified oligonucleotide conjugates are selected in which the conjugates are constructed from at least one locked nucleic acid (“LNA”) and a linking molecule, hereinafter referred to as “LNA conjugates”. When incubated with a sample of nucleic acids, these LNA conjugates capture SSRs by selectively binding to complementary sequences of DNA or RNA, which may be either single or double stranded. Once bound, the resulting complexes constitute hybridized duplexes containing both a targeted simple sequence repeat portion and a LNA conjugate portion. The captured SSRs are separated from the sample by using a linking source that binds to the linking molecule of the hybridized duplex and extracting the linking source with the bound duplex from the sample.