Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Fredman, Jeffrey (Department: 1637)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200
Reexamination Certificate
active
10660997
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for rapid forensic investigations by identification of bioagents associated with biowarfare and acts of terrorism or crime. The methods are also useful for epidemiological investigations by genotyping of bioagents.
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Crooke Stanley T.
Ecker David J.
Griffey Richard H.
Hannis James C.
Hofstadler Steven A.
Fredman Jeffrey
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Medlen & Carroll LLP
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