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Showing 1 to 20 of 50 for “"rapid identification"”.
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Person of interest rapid identification and tracking (POIRIT) assistance system
Pakistan, situated in a highly militarized neighborhood, has been entangled in persistent conflicts. The repercussions of the Soviet-Afghan and US-Afghan wars led to an influx of millions of refugees into Pakistan, resulting in significant financial and security challenges. In response, Pakistan's …
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Rapid identification of oil contaminated soils using visible near infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy
Initially, 46 petroleum contaminated and non-contaminated soil samples were collected and scanned using visible near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (VisNIR DRS) at three combinations of moisture content and pretreatment. The VisNIR spectra of soil samples were used to predict total …
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Rapid identification and characterization of system architectures : a key competitive advantage in the future
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design & Management Program, 2001.
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Development and Application of a Novel Assay for Rapid Identification of Cellular Prion Protein Modulators
… BiFC-based in vitro screening assay, Light-Identification of Protein Suppressors (LIPS), designed for real-time monitoring of PrPC expression and modulation. The LIPS system is based on the Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC) technique, usually used for protein-protein …
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The potato NB LRR gene family. Determination, characterisation and utilisation for rapid identification of novel disease resistance genes.
*[N.B.: Additional files were attached to this thesis at the time of its submission. Please refer to the author for further details.]
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The use of page and gas chromatography of cellular fatty for the rapid identification of Fusobacteria and Capnocytophaga
… determine the possible use of both methods for rapid identification of anaerobic bacteria. Species of <u>Fusobacterium</u> and <u>Capnocytophaga</u> were analyzed to determine the identification accuracy of each system. The electrophoretic patterns of soluble cellular proteins and the cellular …
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Rapid identification, confirmation, and quantitation using an open-air ion source coupled to a time-of-flight mass spectrometer
… (TOF) mass spectrometer allows the rapid determination of an analyte's elemental composition based on accurate mass measurement and isotope peak intensities. Mass spectrometric fragmentation data can aid in the structural identification of an analyte as compounds produce …
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Cell Wall/Surface Proteome of Candida albicans: its Application in Rapid Identification of Yeast Species by Mass Signature and Characterization by in vitro and in vivo Chemical Labelings
… intact fungal cells yielded mass signatures for rapid species differentiation, strain grouping and yeast morphogenesis monitoring. Cell surface biotinylations at low temperature (4°C), enzymatic digestion of the intact fungal cell surface proteins ("whole cell shaving"), biotin-avidin affinity …
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Tsyn-Seq: A T Cell Synapse-Based Antigen Identification Platform
<p>Tools for genome-wide rapid identification of peptide–major histocompatibility complex targets of T-cell receptors (TCRs) are not yet universally available. We present a new antigen screening method, the T-synapse (Tsyn) reporter system, which includes antigen-presenting cells (APCs) with a …
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The isolation, identification and detection of Clostridium Difficile
… to develop a new selective isolation medium and rapid identification test for Cl.difficile, to investigate the use of SDS-PAGE for typing isolates and to determine the presence of antibodies against Cl.difficile antigens in the sera of infected patients. Detection of C1.difficile antigens using …
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High-Throughput Screening Development Using Photonic-Crystal Optical Biosensor
… there are few methods available for the rapid identification of compounds that disrupt protein-DNA interactions. Here we show that photonic crystal (PC) technology can be utilized to detect protein-DNA interactions, and can be used in a high-throughput screening mode to identify compounds …
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From Sample to Answer: Innovations in sample processing and CRISPR-based diagnostics for enhanced clinical translation and field deployment
The recent (re)emergence and rapid spread of infectious disease agents underscore the urgent need for effective disease prevention and control strategies. Accurate and timely diagnostics serve as the base for effective disease management, enabling the rapid identification of disease outbreaks, …
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Attempts to localize the replicative form of polyoma virus DNA in mouse embryo cells
… is chosen and then slightly modified in order to rapidly yield purified nuclei in which the polyoma viral (Py) DNA is intact. A method is also developed which breaks the nuclear membrane, but not the Py DNA found within. As could be expected, both mature polyoma viral DNA (Py I) and Py II* are …
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Vibrational spectroscopic techniques (Raman, FT-IR and FT-NIR spectroscopy) as a means for the solid-state structural analysis of pharmaceuticals
… work have indeed offered a new dimension for the rapid identification and characterisation of pharmaceuticals and essentially warrant further research. The application of simultaneous in situ Raman spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry for the preliminary investigation of the …
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STUDIES ON THE SYSTEMATICS AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARINE BRACHYURA IN MALAYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE FAMILIES PORTUNIDAE AND MAJIDAE
… with the illustrations were designed to provide rapid identification for each species. In the catalogue which follows, all species of other important families of Brachyura known to exist to date in Malaya have been listed. The families included are the Dromiidae, Calappidae, Leucosiidae, …
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Adaptive Collaborative Channel Finding Approaches for Autonomous Marine Vehicles
… presents an investigation into the problem of rapid identification of a channel that crosses a body of water, using one or more Autonomous Marine Vehicles (AMVs). A new algorithm called Proposal Based Adaptive Channel Search (PBACS) is presented as a potential solution that improves upon …
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An analysis of the Afrikaans telephonic descriptors of cardiac arrest in a Western Cape Emergency Control centre
… a time-sensitive emergency which requires prompt identification and emergency care in order to reduce morbidity and mortality. The first step in recognising OHCA is rapid identification by the emergency dispatch centre. Identification of such patients remains challenging in South Africa due to …
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DEVELOPMENT OF A RAPID DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY FOR THE COLORIMETRIC DETECTION OF LEGIONELLA BACTERIA USING LOOP MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION
… </em>can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a rapidly progressing pneumonia. From 2000-2016 the number of Legionnaires’ cases increased 5-fold. Detecting <em>Legionella </em>in water systems can be challenging. <em>Legionella </em>have complex growth requirements, requiring expensive …
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Factors Affecting Focal Cerebral Ischemic Infarction: Inferences from Experimental Modelling in Macaques and Murines
… thrombectomy. A challenge in stroke treatment is rapid identification and diagnosis to guide treatment. For example, differentiating between hemorrhagic or ischemic infarction, two common ‘types’ of stroke, is important as each pathology has a different treatment course. These challenges result in …
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Real-time Three-Dimensional DNA Microarrays: How Well Can We Distinguish Between Related Target Sequences?
… nature, are in principle well suited for rapid identification of known or related microbial species, but our ability to extract meaningful information from microarray images is still at a rudimentary level. The use of DNA microarrays is currently hampered by a few key analytical and …
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