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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7303897 | Method of preparing polynucleotide fragments for use in shuffling, and shuffling of same The invention relates to a fragmentation process that depends on mismatches between two strands of parental polynucleotides. One embodiment, comprises a method for preparing polynucleotide fragments of DNA comprising formation of heteroduplex molecules by hybridizin... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7220571 | strains which over-produce L-threonine and processes for the production of L-threonine by fermentation The present invention relates to the fields of microbiology and microbial genetics. More specifically, the invention relates to novel bacterial strains and processes employing these strains for the fermentative production of amino acids such as threonine. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208317 | In Vitro mutagenesis, phenotyping, and gene mapping Cellular libraries useful for in vitro phenotyping and gene mapping. In a representative approach, a method for preparing a homozygous cellular library includes the steps of providing a heterozygous cellular library comprising a plurality of isolated parent cells; i... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7078389 | Chemically modified oligonucleotide for site-directed mutagenesis A mutagenic, triplex-forming oligonucleotide and methods for use thereof wherein the oligonucleotide is chemically modified to incorporate a mutagen and forms a triple-stranded nucleic acid molecule with a specific DNA segment of a target DNA molecule. Upon formatio... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6922850 | Visor assembly Visor assembly (1, 21) consisting of an inner shield (6, 26) and an outer shield (2, 22). In the use position these shields are some distance apart. With this arrangement the inner shield (6, 26) is located within the peripheral confines ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6835867 | Allelic series of genomic modifications in cells The present invention relates to methods of producing an allelic series of modifications in genes of interest in a cell. In particular, the invention provides methods for using nucleic acid sequence-modifying agents (e.g., chemicals, electromagnetic radiation, etc.)... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6696294 | Methods for generating and identifying mutant polyploid plants, and uses therefor The present invention provides methods for generating and identifying mutations in any target gene of a polyploid plant species. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, a plant is constructed and/or selected that has at least one copy of a functio... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6303376 | Methods of targeted mutagenesis using triple-helix forming oligonucleotides A high affinity, triplex-forming oligonucleotide and methods for use thereof wherein an oligonucleotide is used to form a triple-stranded nucleic acid molecule with a specific DNA segment of a target DNA molecule. Upon formation of the triplex, the bindin... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6300317 | Self-assembling polynucleotide delivery system This invention provides a self-assembling polynucleotide delivery system comprising components aiding in the delivery of the polynucleotide to the desired address which are associated via noncovalent interactions with the polynucleotide. The components of... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6271007 | Yeast strains for the production of xylitol The invention relates to novel yeast strains having a reduced ability to metabolize xylitol. The invention further relates to the use of said strains for the production of xylitol.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 5955365 | Self-assembling polynucleotide delivery system This invention provides a self-assembling polynucleotide delivery system comprising components aiding in the delivery of the polynucleotide to the desired address which are associated via noncovalent interactions with the polynucleotide. The components of... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5795802 | Method for manufacturing semiconductor device A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method includes the steps of forming an n-type well and a p-type well under a surface of a semiconductor substrate, forming a pad oxide layer having a first thickness on the p-type well and a second t... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5736383 | Preparation of Pichia methanolica auxotrophic mutants Methods for preparing Pichia methanolica cells having auxotrophic mutations are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of (a) exposing P. methanolica cells to mutagenizing conditions, (b) culturing the cells from step (a) in a rich medium to allow muta... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5354943 | Methods of high frequency tissue regeneration, regeneration of herbicide-tolerant populus plants therewith, and the herbicide-tolerant plants made thereby Methods of in vitro culturing of tree tissue are disclosed in which high frequency tissue regeneration is achieved thereby increasing the likelihood of regenerating somaclonal variants having desirable traits. These methods include: culturing with a ratio... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5079154 | Mutant resistant to cell membrane synthesis inhibitor and process for preparing the same A mutant of an extracellular enzyme-producing microorganism belonging to genus Bacillus, which is resistant to a cell membrane synthesis inhibitor, including vancomycin and ristocetin, is disclosed. The cell membrane synthesis inhibitor-resistant mutant c... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4626430 | Processes for growth of modified Pasteurella haemolytica bacteria and preparation of a vaccine therefrom The chemical modification of virulent Pasteurella multocida and Pasteurella haemolytica strains and preparation of live bacteria vaccines from the modified organisms for immunization of bovine, porcine and ovine animal species are disclosed.... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4341794 | 2-Nitronaphtofuran derivatives and use as cell growth regulators Novel 2-nitronaphthofuran derivatives are of the formula ##STR1## in which the linkage between the furan ring and the naphthalene nucleus is formed in the 1,2-, 2,3- or 2,1-positions of the naphthalene, and R, which can be located in a free position ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4335106 | Processes for the growth of a modified Pasteurella multocida bacteria and preparation of a vaccine therefrom The chemical modification of virulent Pasteurella multocida and Pasteurella haemolytica strains and preparation of live bacteria vaccines from the modified organisms for immunization of bovine, porcine and ovine animal species are disclosed.... | 06/15/1982 |
