AGENA BIOSCIENCES

System for distinguishing genetic variations in biological molecules, such as nucleic acid molecules, which integrates means for nucleic acid design, processing, manipulation, and analysis by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry comprised primarily of a mass spectrometer, a computer processor, and computer software; computer software for obtaining and analyzing data relating to nucleic acid analysis; scientific measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, silicon chips used in the measurement of biopolymers and nucleic acids