Mycobacterium avium DNA extraction: Implications for NTM identification and amplicon sequencing [PDF]
This study evaluated six DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) extraction methods for Mycobacterium avium, focusing on cost, procedure time, yield, quality, DNA integrity, and suitability for amplicon-based sequencing.
Christoffel J. Opperman +8 more
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Isolation and Characterization of Squalene Synthase Gene in Three Species of Achillea, a Rich Source of Saponins [PDF]
Squalene synthase (SQS, EC.2.5.1.21) is a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis pathway of triterpenoid and steroidal saponins. The present study aimed to collect molecular information about the SQS gene in Achillea species, the medicinal plants rich ...
Azra Saboora +3 more
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The quality and quantity of compounds affected by viral inactivation methods in dried blood spots
The aim is to evaluate the effect of viral inactivation methods on the quality and quantity of compounds in dried blood spots (DBS).
Wang Ming +5 more
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Genetic Affinity of Echinococcus granulosus protoscolex in Human and Sheep in East Azerbaijan, Iran [PDF]
Echinococcosis caused by the larval form of Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus) is known as an important zoonotic disease in various parts of the world, including Iran.
S. Zarrabi Ahrabi +4 more
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The probability of contamination of non-transgenic varieties with genetically modified (GM) products increase as a result of global expansion of areas sown with transgenic crops.
Arita Sabriu-Haxhijaha +3 more
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Cookeina sulcipes and C. tricholoma are a cup fungi (Ascomycota) collected in Saraburi, Thailand. The fungi have been isolated, cultured and confirmed as respective species. For morphology, both Cookeina sp.
Narumon Tangthirasunun, Supattra Poeaim
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Detection of the Species of Origin for Pork, Chicken and Beef in Meat Food Products by Real-Time PCR
Processed food products of animal origin raise questions related to industrial safety and human health protection. This paper aimed to optimize and validate a real-time, sensitive, and accurate PCR method for the detection and quantification of meat ...
Lavinia-Maria Chiş +1 more
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Detection of fire blight resistant genes in apple trees (Malus domestica) planted in Isfahan province using SCAR and SSR markers [PDF]
Objective Plant diseases can be a limiting factor in planting in an area. One of the new methods of producing disease resistant plants is the use of molecular markers.
Marzieh Rabbani +1 more
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The objective of this work was to apply selected genetic markers to verify the genetic purity of bog pine (Pinus uncinata subsp. uliginosa) individuals from the Borkovicka blata population in order to initiate in vitro cultures from them.
H. Vejsadová, M. Lukášová
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Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in Iranian Violet (Viola spp) Populations Using Morphological and RAPD Molecular Markers [PDF]
Recognition of genetic reserves and desirable genes is the basis of breeding programs. So far, in Iran, due to the lack of recognition of genetic resources, a considerable breeding program has not been done on native plants.
Samira Abolghasemi +2 more
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