Development of a quantitative PCR assay for detection of redside shiner (Richardsonius balteatus) from environmental DNA

Abstract Objective A quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay for the detection of redside shiner (Richardsonius balteatus) environmental DNA (eDNA) was designed as a side product of a larger project aimed at using eDNA to determine the presence and geographic extent of native and non-native fishes in the reservoirs and associated tributaries above the three

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The public washroom - friend or foe? An observational study of washroom cleanliness combined with microbiological investigation of hand hygiene facilities

Abstract Background Many people use handwashing and hand-drying facilities in public washrooms under the impression that these amenities are hygienic.However, such facilities may be potential sites for the transmission of pathogenic bacteria.This study aimed to examine the hygiene facilities provided including handwashing and hand-drying facilities

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Non-pharmacological Approaches to Depressed Elderly With No or Mild Cognitive Impairment in Long-Term Care Facilities. A Systematic Review of the Literature

Introduction: Compared to old people who live at home, depressive symptoms are more prevalent in those who live in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).Different kinds Cloth Napkins of non-pharmacological treatment approaches in LTCFs have been studied, including behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive bibliotherapy, problem-solving the

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