EPO published patent application EP4396735A1 for University of Washington on March 25, 2026. The patent covers multiplex, temporally resolved molecular signal recording systems and related methods, classified under G06N 3/12 (AI computing) and various C12N/G16B biotechnology classifications. Inventors include CHEN Wei, SHENDURE Jay, and CHOI Junhong. Designated states cover most EU member states and extension countries.

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