A novel protocol to isolate, detect and differentiate taeniid eggs in leafy greens and berries using real-time PCR with melting curve analysis

Abstract Background Zoonotic taeniid cestodes are amongst the most important food-borne parasites affecting human health worldwide.Contamination of fresh produce with the eggs of Echinococcus granulosus (s.l.), Echinococcus multilocularis, and some Taenia species pose a potential food safety risk.However, very few studies have attempted to investig

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Dye Tracking Following Posterior Semicircular Canal or Round Window Membrane Injections Suggests a Role for the Cochlea Aqueduct in Modulating Distribution

The inner ear houses the sensory epithelium responsible for vestibular and auditory function.The sensory epithelia are driven by pressure and vibration of the fluid filled structures in Dab Tools which they are embedded so that understanding the homeostatic mechanisms regulating fluid dynamics within these structures is critical to understanding fu

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Neutrophils: Many Ways to Die

Neutrophils or polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) are key participants in the innate immune response for their ability to execute different effector functions.These cells express a vast array of membrane receptors that allow them to recognize and eliminate infectious agents effectively and respond appropriately to microenvironmental stimuli that re

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