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Title: Method for genetic identification of unknown organisms

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1303664

A method of rapid, genome and proteome based identification of unknown pathogenic or non-pathogenic organisms in a complex sample. The entire sample is analyzed by creating millions of emulsion encapsulated microdroplets, each containing a single pathogenic or non-pathogenic organism sized particle and appropriate reagents for amplification. Following amplification, the amplified product is analyzed.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
9,422,586
Application Number:
11/818,623
OSTI ID:
1303664
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2007 Jun 15
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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