Disinfection of contaminated water by using solar irradiation

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Contaminated water is a major source of gastroenteritis illness around the world especially in rural areas in developing countries. A portable low-cost solar unit was designed to disinfect unpotable water and it was found to be effective but further tests are needed before commercial production can be undertaken.

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Sensitive multiplex real-time reverse transcription-PCR assay for the detection of human and animal nanoviruses in clinical and environmental samples

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A new sensitive multiples real-time reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) assay for the detection of human and animal nanoviruses in clinical and environmental samples is developed. The method can be widely used in clinical diagnostics and environmental studies.

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Diagnostic real-time PCR for detection of Salmonella in food

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A robust 5' nuclease (taqMan) real-time PCR is developed and validated in house for the specific detection of Salmonella in food. This methodology can contribute to meet the increasing demand of quality assurance laboratories for standard diagnostic methods.

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