Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Biological or biochemical
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Allen, Marianne P. (Department: 1631)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Biological or biochemical
C702S020000, C435S006120
Reexamination Certificate
active
06898531
ABSTRACT:
The presently claimed invention provides methods for amplifying a DNA target sequence. One embodiment of the present invention provides robust methods for amplification of target sequences. In a first aspect of the invention, a method for designing primer pairs for the amplification reaction is provided. In a further aspect of the invention, reagents and cycling parameters for the amplification reaction are provided.
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Barrett Wade A.
Sheehan John B.
Thomas Daryl J.
Allen Marianne P.
Arnold Deana A.
Mahatan Channing S.
Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
Shaver Gulshan H.
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