Nucleic acid amplification has permeated every field in the life sciences since the
introduction of the classic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method in 1983. Yet, despite its …

Background Update diagnostic methods play essential roles in dealing with the current
global malaria situation and decreasing malaria incidence. Aim Global malaria control …

Background Malaria is a major public-health problem, with over 40% of the world's
population (more than 3.3 billion people) at risk from the disease. Malaysia has committed to …

Microscopic examination of thick and thin blood smears stained with Giemsa dye is
considered the primary diagnostic tool for the confirmation and management of suspected …

Abstract Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni), a foodborne pathogen, is a major contributor to
human bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide and detrimental to public health. It is crucial for …

Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) is an isothermal amplification technique.
Because of its short detection cycle and high specificity, it has been applied in various fields …

In this study, recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) combined with SYBR Green I
was developed for the detection of Plasmodium knowlesi. Positive samples were indicated …

With the advent of molecular technology, several isothermal techniques for rapid detection of
zoonotic pathogens have been developed. Among them, recombinase polymerase …

Reliable diagnosis of human helminth infection (s) is essential for ongoing disease
surveillance and disease elimination. Current WHO-recommended diagnostic assays are …

The Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV)-resistant genetically modified (GM) papaya 'Huanong No.
1'has been certified as safe for consumption and widely planted in China for about 18 years …