The present invention relates to a method for analyzing DNA including forming labeled DNA fragments by cleaving genomic DNA into DNA fragments, selectively functionalizing any non-methylated CpG sites present in the DNA with a linker including a hydrolyzable moiety, and attaching a label to the linker. The method further includes the step of separating the labeled DNA fragments from any non-labeled DNA fragments, hydrolyzing the hydrolyzable moiety of the linker of the separated labeled DNA fragments so as to release the DNA fragments from the label, and sequencing the released DNA fragments.

The present invention relates to a method for analyzing DNA including forming labeled DNA fragments by cleaving genomic DNA into DNA fragments, selectively functionalizing any non-methylated CpG sites present in the DNA with a linker including a hydrolyzable moiety, and attaching a label to the linker. The method further includes the step of separating the labeled DNA fragments from any non-labeled DNA fragments, hydrolyzing the hydrolyzable moiety of the linker of the separated labeled DNA fragments so as to release the DNA fragments from the label, and sequencing the released DNA fragments.

Provided herein is a method of sequencing a target double stranded nucleic acid. The method comprises contacting the double stranded nucleic acid with a reagent as described herein to form a construct and sequencing the construct using a single-molecule sequencing technique as described herein. Associated products and kits are further provided.

Provided herein is a method of sequencing a target double stranded nucleic acid. The method comprises contacting the double stranded nucleic acid with a reagent as described herein to form a construct and sequencing the construct using a single-molecule sequencing technique as described herein. Associated products and kits are further provided.

The invention relates to a new method of characterizing a target polynucleotide. The method uses a pore and a Hel308 helicase or a molecular motor which is capable of binding to the target polynucleotide at an internal nucleotide. The helicase or molecular motor controls the movement of the target polynucleotide through the pore.

The invention relates to a new method of characterizing a target polynucleotide. The method uses a pore and a Hel308 helicase or a molecular motor which is capable of binding to the target polynucleotide at an internal nucleotide. The helicase or molecular motor controls the movement of the target polynucleotide through the pore.

The invention relates to methods of detecting and/or quantifying analytes in a sample, as well as methods of detecting mutations and/or polymorphisms in nucleic acid molecules. The methods include: providing at least one carrier nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one single-stranded region; providing at least one detection element comprising: at least one fluorophore, at least one fluorescence quencher that quenches spectroscopic detection of the fluorophore; at least one analyte-binding moiety; and at least one nucleic acid moiety that binds to a single stranded region on the carrier nucleic acid molecule; wherein the detection element is configured such that in the absence of the analyte the fluorophore is quenched by the fluorescence quencher and upon analyte binding to the analyte-binding moiety fluorescence is restored; binding these with an analyte to form a complex; translocating the complex through a nanopore via voltage-driven translocation and monitoring time-dependent current response; irradiating the nanopore with radiation that excites the fluorophore and monitoring radiation emissions of the fluorophore over time; and comparing the signals from time-dependent current response and emission over time.

The invention relates to methods of detecting and/or quantifying analytes in a sample, as well as methods of detecting mutations and/or polymorphisms in nucleic acid molecules. The methods include: providing at least one carrier nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one single-stranded region; providing at least one detection element comprising: at least one fluorophore, at least one fluorescence quencher that quenches spectroscopic detection of the fluorophore; at least one analyte-binding moiety; and at least one nucleic acid moiety that binds to a single stranded region on the carrier nucleic acid molecule; wherein the detection element is configured such that in the absence of the analyte the fluorophore is quenched by the fluorescence quencher and upon analyte binding to the analyte-binding moiety fluorescence is restored; binding these with an analyte to form a complex; translocating the complex through a nanopore via voltage-driven translocation and monitoring time-dependent current response; irradiating the nanopore with radiation that excites the fluorophore and monitoring radiation emissions of the fluorophore over time; and comparing the signals from time-dependent current response and emission over time.

Systems and methods of polynucleotide sequencing are provided. Systems and methods optimize control, speed, movement, and/or translocation of a sample (e.g., a polynucleotide) within, through, or at least partially through a nanopore or a type of protein or mutant protein in order to accumulate sufficient time and current blocking information to identify contiguous nucleotides or plurality of nucleotides in a single-stranded area of a polynucleotide.

Systems and methods of polynucleotide sequencing are provided. Systems and methods optimize control, speed, movement, and/or translocation of a sample (e.g., a polynucleotide) within, through, or at least partially through a nanopore or a type of protein or mutant protein in order to accumulate sufficient time and current blocking information to identify contiguous nucleotides or plurality of nucleotides in a single-stranded area of a polynucleotide.