摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting one or more pathogens that cause atypical pneumonia. Detectable pathogens include Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila.
摘要:
A dual band antenna assembly includes a radiating metal strip fabricated on a baseboard. The radiating metal strip includes a winding strip section having a heading end and a tail end, a connected strip section having one connecting end coupled integrally to the tail end of the winding strip section and the other connecting end, a lump-like strip section having a first terminal end serving as a feeding pin and a second terminal end coupled integrally to the other connecting end of the connected strip section. A first signal-working band is defined when a current path flows through the feeding pin and the second terminal end of the lump-like strip section to generate a first resonance. A second signal-working band is defined when a current path flows through the lump-like strip section, the connected strip section and the winding strip section to generate a second resonance.
摘要:
The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of human rhinovirus (HRV) in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved 5′ untranslated region of the HRV genome. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by detecting the presence of the IS481 and IS1001 genomic insertion sequences, respectively.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) in a sample. The present invention provides a diagnostic method comprising modification of sequences of S. aureus by converting non-methylated cytosine residues ultimately into thymidine residues in the target nucleic acid. The invention further provides for the detection of modified sequences derived from the spa gene, the mecA gene, and the integrated SCCmec cassette of S. aureus.
摘要:
A dual frequency band inverted-F antenna used for communicating a low frequency signal and a high frequency signal includes a substrate, a ground metal, a vortical metal structure, a short circuit leg, a feeding leg, and a terminal micro strip. The ground metal and the terminal micro strip are formed on the lower surface of the substrate. The vortical metal structure, formed on the upper surface of the substrate, further has a short circuit end and an open circuit end. The short circuit leg connects electrically the short circuit end of the vortical metal structure with the ground metal. The feeding leg extends along a predetermined direction of the vortical metal structure to couple with a feeding circuit on the substrate. The terminal micro strip connects electrically to the open circuit end through a first conductive aperture. By increasing the encircling number of the vortical metal structure, the coupling effect is generated so that the equivalent wavelength of the high frequency signal can be longer, thus the resonance frequency thereof can be reduced, and so a first frequency can be still kept communicating at a lower frequency band and a second frequency can also be added for communicating at a higher frequency band.