Methods are provided for reducing background signals encountered in nucleic acid hybridization assays and other assays that involve hybridization of a labeled oligomer to its complement. The method is premised on the significant reduction of signal generation that occurs when a quenchable dye-labeled...http://www.google.de/patents/US6465175?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6465175 - Oligonucleotide probes bearing quenchable fluorescent labels, and methods of use thereof
