scientific measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, silicon chips used in the measurement of biopolymers, of nucleic acids, of proteins, of peptides, of carbohydrates, and of lipids; gene sequencing products, namely, computer-driven robotic probes and substrates for use in gene discovery, in database creation and in diagnostic testing utilizing software for scientific and research use; laboratory equipment, namely, an apparatus for characterizing nucleic acid or protein samples for screening nucleic acid or protein samples, for detecting the presence of analytes in nucleic acid or protein samples, and for identifying nucleic acid or protein sample(s) types, together with measuring patterns for making molecular arrays and equipment in the nature of a spotting dispenser for making molecular arrays, and parts therefor; computer software for use in database management in the field of genetic research and development; computer readable nucleotide sequence reports recorded on magnetic and optical media, namely, on floppy disks, on magnetic tapes, on hard disks, on ROM chips, on optical disks, and on CD-ROM disks; biotechnology related software, namely, software for nucleic acid analysis; and laboratory equipment, namely, nucleic acid instruments, such as a mass spectrometer, for nucleic acid analysis involving arrays of nucleic acids on solid supports and for monitoring, testing and approving the quality and specification of the same