OLIGONUCLEOTIDE BASED MAGNETIC BEAD CAPTURE OF ONCHOCERCA VOLVULUS DNA FOR PCR POOL SCREENING OF VECTOR BLACK FLIES.

Oligonucleotide based magnetic bead capture of Onchocerca volvulus DNA for PCR pool screening of vector black flies.

Entomological surveys of Simulium vectors are an important component in the criteria used to determine if Onchocerca volvulus transmission has been interrupted and if focal elimination of the parasite has been achieved.However, because infection in the vector population is quite rare in areas where control has succeeded, large numbers of flies need

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Influence of Layering Pattern, Fibre Architecture, and Alkalization on Physical, Mechanical, and Morphological Behaviour of Banana Fibre Epoxy Composites

In the current investigation, the mechanical properties of epoxy composites reinforced with banana pseudostem fibres, specifically focusing on tensile and impact behaviour, are investigated.The manufacturing process employed the meticulous hand-lay-up technique to fabricate six distinct samples.These samples included various combinations of short a

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