Molecular methods are increasingly used to identify pathogens that are difficult to cultivate. We report a case of disseminated infection with "Mycobacterium tilburgii," a proposed species that has never been cultivated. The case illustrates the diagnostic utility of sequence analysis of the 16S rRNA gene directly from clinical specimens.

BACKGROUND Cultivation is the most appropriate management option when both demand and harvesting of wild plant species increase beyond natural production levels. In the current study we made the assumption that, besides the intrinsic biological and ecological characteristics of the species, the decision to cultivate and/or to conserve an overharvested wild plant species is triggered by the soci...

Abstract Background Countries around the world have struggled to implement education policies and practices encourage more female youths pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). This has resulted in a persistent sizeable gender gap science mathematics subjects some countries. Using mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, this paper explores an educational intervention—s...

Silybum marianum Gaertn., commonly known as milk thistle, seeds of which yield 'silymarine' a flavanoid, has marked antihepatotoxic properties. It is being collected in larger quantities by the pharmaceuticals. There is a great need to cultivate this plant for the sustained supply of the seeds. A package of agrotechnology of the crop is reported in this paper.

March 04, 2005 | MRI [1] The introduction of high-field MR systems for intraoperative guidance brings neurointervention to new levels. Although it is pricey and complex compared with previous technology, high-field MR may eventually prove cost-effective by helping neurosurgeons achieve better results, reduce patient complications, and cultivate partnerships with other specialists through better...

The major purpose of college English teaching is to cultivate and develop student’s pragmatic competence. Interlanguage pragmatics is a new interdisciplinary branch of study based on the theories of pragmatics and second language acquisition which has direct guide significance for foreign language teaching. This paper firstly introduces the theoretical models of the two theories and then focuse...