Microorganisms, 2020 Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for a wide range of clinical conditions, from mild infections to life-threatening nosocomial biofilm-associated diseases, which are particularly severe in susceptible ...
Aida Meto +8 more
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Next-generation freshwater bioassessment: eDNA metabarcoding with a conserved metazoan primer reveals species-rich and reservoir-specific communities [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2016 Freshwater habitats are of high conservation value and provide a wide range of ecosystem services. Effective management requires regular monitoring.
Nicholas K. M. Lim +7 more
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NAMERS: a purpose-built reference DNA sequence database to support applied eDNA metabarcoding [PDF]
Metabarcoding and MetagenomicsApplied eDNA metabarcoding is increasingly being considered as a tool to inform management decisions, regulations, or policy development. Because these downstream considerations are coming to the forefront of eDNA applications, optimizing workflow ...
Kristen M. Westfall +6 more
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Microorganisms, 2020 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common human pathogen that causes several difficult-to-treat infections, including biofilm-associated infections. The biofilm-forming ability of S.
Zhongwei Yuan +16 more
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Detection of an endangered aquatic heteropteran using environmental DNA in a wetland ecosystem [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2017 The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) has recently been employed to evaluate the distribution of various aquatic macroorganisms. Although this technique has been applied to a broad range of taxa, from vertebrates to invertebrates, its application is ...
Hideyuki Doi +8 more
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Novel Bacterial Diversity and Fragmented eDNA Identified in Hyperbiofilm-Forming Pseudomonas aeruginosa Rugose Small Colony Variant [PDF]
, 2020 Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms represent a major threat to health care. Rugose small colony variants (RSCV) of P. aeruginosa, isolated from chronic infections, display hyperbiofilm phenotype.
Deng, Binbin +10 more
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Identifying invertebrate species in Arctic muskox dung using DNA barcoding
Polar Research, 2023 The Arctic is undergoing strong environmental changes, affecting species and whole biological communities. To assess the impact on these communities, including their composition and functions, we need more information on their current distribution and ...
Anaïs Dittrich +4 more
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DNA builds and strengthens the extracellular matrix in Myxococcus xanthus biofilms by interacting with exopolysaccharides. [PDF]
, 2012 One intriguing discovery in modern microbiology is the extensive presence of extracellular DNA (eDNA) within biofilms of various bacterial species. Although several biological functions have been suggested for eDNA, including involvement in biofilm ...
Gimzewski, James K +10 more
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Delays in care for hydrocephalus and spina bifida at a tertiary hospital in Somaliland
World Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2023 Background Childhood neurosurgical conditions such as hydrocephalus and spina bifida represent a significant burden of death and disability worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
Henry Rice +6 more
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Health and disease among Somali primary school children in Hargeisa
Global Health Action, 2019 Background and objective: Limited data exist on health conditions of school children in Somaliland. School Health Intervention Pilot Program (SHIPP) was conducted through Edna Adan University Hospital to screen children and offer interventions.
Magnus Andreas Nordstrand +3 more
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