A more reliable PCR for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in clinical samples [PDF]
Diagnostic techniques based on PCR have two major problems: false-positive reactions due to contamination with DNA fragments from previous PCRs (amplicons) and false-negative reactions caused by inhibitors that interfere with the PCR.
Ellis, K. +8 more
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BioDiVinE: A Framework for Parallel Analysis of Biological Models [PDF]
In this paper a novel tool BioDiVinEfor parallel analysis of biological models is presented. The tool allows analysis of biological models specified in terms of a set of chemical reactions. Chemical reactions are transformed into a system of multi-affine
C. Belta +29 more
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The assessment of allergic risk at the preclinical stage of drug development has been a debatable issue due to the integration of national requirements for medicines authorisation with those of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
K. L. Kryshen +4 more
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Perfectionism and performance in a new basketball training task: Does striving for perfection enhance or undermine performance? [PDF]
Objectives: In the psychology of sport and exercise, the question of how perfectionism affects performance is highly debated. While some researchers have identified perfectionism as a hallmark quality of elite athletes, others see perfectionism as a ...
Aiken +43 more
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A human immunodeficiency virus screening algorithm to address the high rate of false-positive results in pregnant women in Japan. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Prenatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is essential for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission. However, false-positive results of screening testing are a concern as they may cause unnecessary emotional stress to pregnant
Takako Shima-Sano +12 more
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PECULIARITIES OF CONTROL OF HUMAN ALBUMIN DRUGS ON THE CONTENT OF BACTERIAL ENDOTOXINS
The problem was considered to determine bacterial endotoxins in human albumin drugs. To improve the safety of medicines the option of dual control was recommended, which includes the rabbit pyrogen test and determining bacterial endotoxins by the LAL ...
T. V. Kukunina +4 more
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Red cell antibodies or noise? A case series on reactivity against the ingredients in column matrix
Noise in the immunohematological investigations can be described as a false reactivity of red blood cells (RBCs) in serologic testing that is not related to the interaction of RBC antigens and antibodies that the test system is intended to detect.
Durba Biswas +3 more
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Farmed and Dangerous? A Case Study of Chipotle’s Branded Entertainment Series and Polarized Reactions to its Satirical Depiction of Farming and Agribusiness [PDF]
This study follows Chipotle’s innovative strategy of using branded entertainment and satire to enhance its brand image and positive consumer perceptions, while negatively portraying an entire industry.
Anderson, Betsy +2 more
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Immunodiagnosis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients with haematological malignancies [PDF]
W pracy przedstawiono aktualne metody wykrywania wysoce immunogennych składników ściany komórkowej grzybów – antygenów: galaktomannanowego i mannanowego oraz przeciwciał anty-mannanowych w surowicy pacjentów.
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Can a supernova be located by its neutrinos? [PDF]
A future core-collapse supernova in our Galaxy will be detected by several neutrino detectors around the world. The neutrinos escape from the supernova core over several seconds from the time of collapse, unlike the electromagnetic radiation, emitted ...
A. Burrows +36 more
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