Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Digital Counting Of Individual Molecules By Stochastic Attachment Of Diverse Labels", for Approval (USPTO 20240287602).

A patent application has been submitted for a method of digital counting of individual molecules using stochastic attachment of diverse labels. The method aims to accurately identify genetic variation and expression patterns in large sets of genes, which can be applied to understanding the relationship between an organism's genetic makeup and its health or disease. The technique involves labeling target molecules with unique identifiers, allowing for precise counting and analysis. The method has been demonstrated by labeling fragments of the human genome and detecting them using a microarray readout system or DNA sequencing. [Extracted from the article]