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Methods for preparing sample nucleic acids for hybridization

US4983523A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1988
Grant dateJan 8, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/803
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new method for releasing sample nucleic acids from cells, bacteria and viruses comprises non-invasively sonicating the sample contained within a sample container brought into physical contact with the vibrating element of a sonicator tuned to resonate at a frequency of 40 KHz or greater.

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