MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES
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Abstract
The present invention provides novel microfluidic substrates and methods that are useful for performing biological, chemical and diagnostic assays. The substrates can include a plurality of electrically addressable, channel bearing fluidic modules integrally arranged such that a continuous channel is provided for flow of immiscible fluids.
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97 Claims
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1-74. -74. (canceled)
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75. A sample preparation method, the method comprising:
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obtaining nucleic acid; attaching an adapter to the nucleic acid; and forming a flowing droplet comprising the nucleic acid. - View Dependent Claims (76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86)
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81. The method according to claim 81, wherein the nucleic acid is attached to a solid support.
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87. A method for amplifying nucleic acid, the method comprising:
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forming a flowing droplet comprising a nucleic acid template, wherein an adapter is attached to the template; and conducting an amplification reaction in the droplet. - View Dependent Claims (88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97)
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