Molecular Methods for Microsporidia Detection: Use of an Inhibitor Control With Real-Time PCR

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Assesses the suitability of an automated extraction method and real-time PCR assay for the detection of Microsporidia in source water. Published in 2008.

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Molecular Methods for Microsporidia Detection: Use of an Inhibitor Control With Real-Time PCR

Abstract

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Molecular Methods for Microsporidia Detection: Use of an Inhibitor Control With Real-Time PCR

Feasibility Analysis and Design of Research to Evaluate Microbiological Constituents and Treatability in Source Waters

Hydrodynamic Distribution of Pathogens in Lakes and Reservoirs

Microbial Source Tracking: Feasibility of a National Database

Autonomous in situ Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms

Determining the role of spectral imaging as an Early Warning System for presence/significance of algal blooms

Filtration Process Control for Pathogen Removal and Climate Change Adaptation

Doing More with Less Using Open-Source Code: Mapping Water Challenges for Water Reuse Potential