The quantity, identity, and distribution of biomass in indoor and outdoor aerosols are poorly
described. This is not consistent with the current understanding of atmospheric chemistry or …

DNA barcoding is a diagnostic method of species identification based on sequencing a short
mitochondrial DNA fragment of cytochrome oxidase I (COI), but its ability to correctly …

Background Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common causes of chronic bacterial
infection in humans, directly related to peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. It has been suggested …

The genome of the white rot basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus includes 12 phenol oxidase
(laccase) genes. In this study, we examined their expression profiles in different fungal …

The generation of airborne microorganisms from concentrated animal-feeding operations
(CAFOs) is a concern from a human and animal health perspective. To better understand the …

In this study, we describe a very simple and rapid method for extraction of both plasmid and
chromosomal DNA from colonies or pellets of bacteria and yeast that is suitable for …

Background Many modern molecular diagnostic assays targeting nucleic acids are typically
confined to developed countries or to the national reference laboratories of develo** …

The ability to make rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases broadly available in a portable,
low-cost format would mark a great step forward in global health. Many molecular diagnostic …

Abstract Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a monogenic hereditary blood disorder caused by a
single point mutation (β S) in the β globin gene resulting in an abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) …

Dermatophytes are fungi that can be contagious and cause infections in the keratinized skin
of mammals, including humans. The etiological diagnosis of dermatophytosis relies on a …