Abstract:
The present application describes compositions, methods and kits for rapid detection and identification of various microorganisms using inducible RNA. Methods for rapidly detecting microorganisms by detecting expression of inducible RNA of target genes following induction of a target gene using an inducer are described. Some embodiments describe methods and workflows for rapidly detecting microbes such as, but not limited to, Salmonella spp, Listeria spp. and Vibrio spp. Compositions and kits comprise primer nucleic acid sequences having hybridization specificity for priming amplification of genes of microorganisms (or gene fragments) that are responsive to one or more RNA-inducing agents. In some embodiments, kits and compositions further comprise probe nucleic acid sequences having hybridization specificity for genes responsive to RNA-inducing agents or fragments thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a multi-primer amplification assay, method and kits for detecting Mycoplasma species and closely related species utilizing a plurality of oligonucleotide primers in contact with a sample in a single vessel and detecting the amplification product, wherein the presence of an amplification product indicates Mycoplasma in the sample.
Abstract:
Compositions, assays, methods, diagnostic methods, kits, and diagnostic kits are disclosed for the specific and differential detection of SARS-CoV-2 and/or other viruses from samples, including veterinary samples, clinical samples, food samples, forensic sample, environmental samples (e.g., obtained from soil, garbage, sewage, air, water, food processing and manufacturing surfaces, or likewise), or biological sample obtained from a human or non-human animal.