Integrated sequencing apparatuses and methods of use
First Claim
1. An apparatus for manipulating droplets comprising a substrate comprising an array of dynamic pads for performing droplet operations, wherein for at least a subset of the array of dynamic pads, each pad comprises a hydrophilic patch,wherein the ratio of the area of the hydrophilic patch to the dynamic pad allows the droplet to move from a first dynamic pad comprising the patch to a second dynamic pad, andwherein the dynamic pad is an electrowetting control pad comprising an electrode covered by a hydrophobic layer.
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Abstract
Provided are methods and apparatuses for performing sequencing using droplet manipulation, for example, via electrowetting-based techniques. Also provided are integrated methods and apparatuses for performing sample preparation and sequencing on the same apparatus. In addition, provided are methods of reducing reagent waste and preloaded consumable cartridges comprising reagents for sample preparation and/or sequencing.
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1. An apparatus for manipulating droplets comprising a substrate comprising an array of dynamic pads for performing droplet operations, wherein for at least a subset of the array of dynamic pads, each pad comprises a hydrophilic patch,
wherein the ratio of the area of the hydrophilic patch to the dynamic pad allows the droplet to move from a first dynamic pad comprising the patch to a second dynamic pad, and wherein the dynamic pad is an electrowetting control pad comprising an electrode covered by a hydrophobic layer.
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