Patent Issued for Methods and systems for processing polynucleotides (USPTO 12110549).

A patent was issued for methods and systems for processing polynucleotides by inventors from various locations in California. The patent, assigned to 10X Genomics Inc., focuses on analyzing genomic and proteomic information from individual cells or small cell populations, including cancer cells, fetal cells, and immune cells. The patent outlines a method for characterizing cells by synthesizing nucleic acid molecules with barcode sequences and subjecting them to sequencing for identification. This technology aims to advance biomedical research and diagnostics by providing detailed analysis of individual cells and their genetic makeup. [Extracted from the article]