Quantitative methods for optimizing the permeabilization of cellular tissues for spatial transcriptomics are provided. Also provided is an instrument for quantitatively optimizing the permeabilization of cellular tissues used for spatial transcriptomics.

Quantitative methods for optimizing the permeabilization of cellular tissues for spatial transcriptomics are provided. Also provided is an instrument for quantitatively optimizing the permeabilization of cellular tissues used for spatial transcriptomics.

The present invention provides molecular biosensors capable of signal amplification, and methods of using the molecular biosensors to detect the presence of a target molecule.

The present invention provides molecular biosensors capable of signal amplification, and methods of using the molecular biosensors to detect the presence of a target molecule.

Improved compositions and methods for using modified non-retroviral reverse transcriptase to perform 3′ extension of a nucleic acid, employ non-templated deoxynucleotide addition to a single-stranded nucleic acid and/or synthesis of complementary DNA using non-complementary nucleic acids as primer and template (RNA- or DNA-templated DNA polymerase activity.

Improved compositions and methods for using modified non-retroviral reverse transcriptase to perform 3′ extension of a nucleic acid, employ non-templated deoxynucleotide addition to a single-stranded nucleic acid and/or synthesis of complementary DNA using non-complementary nucleic acids as primer and template (RNA- or DNA-templated DNA polymerase activity.

The present invention provides modified single primer extension-based methods for generating an amplified library of fragments of a target gene or genome of interest from a sample of fragmented DNA, wherein the library is suitable for use in detecting, quantifying and/or sequencing the target gene or genome of interest. The present invention also provides compositions for use in such methods. In some embodiments the present invention provides methods and compositions specifically for detecting, quantifying and/or sequencing circulating tumor derived HPV DNA.

The present invention provides modified single primer extension-based methods for generating an amplified library of fragments of a target gene or genome of interest from a sample of fragmented DNA, wherein the library is suitable for use in detecting, quantifying and/or sequencing the target gene or genome of interest. The present invention also provides compositions for use in such methods. In some embodiments the present invention provides methods and compositions specifically for detecting, quantifying and/or sequencing circulating tumor derived HPV DNA.

Provided herein are compositions, kits, and methods for nucleic acid barcoding. The barcode compositions provided herein can be used to linearly, combinatorially, or spatially barcode a plurality of targets in a sample. Also provided herein is a device for use in a barcoding method provided herein comprising a light source and a sample holder.

Provided herein are compositions, kits, and methods for nucleic acid barcoding. The barcode compositions provided herein can be used to linearly, combinatorially, or spatially barcode a plurality of targets in a sample. Also provided herein is a device for use in a barcoding method provided herein comprising a light source and a sample holder.