Abstract: A system and method for neutralizing a biological organism is provided. The system includes a first pyrotechnic element. A first element is made from decontamination material, the decontamination material decomposing into a decontamination gas in response to thermal energy from the first pyrotechnic element. a selectively sealable chamber is fluidly coupled to the first element to receive the decontamination gas, the chamber being sized to receive an article.

Abstract: The present invention features rapid and accurate methods for detecting Salmonella (e.g., in a food product, environmental sample, biological sample or other material).

Abstract: The present invention features rapid and accurate methods for detecting Salmonella (e.g., in a food product, environmental sample, biological sample or other material).

Abstract: The present invention features rapid and accurate methods for detecting Salmonella (e.g., in a food product, environmental sample, biological sample or other material).

Abstract: The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable for storage and/or subsequent analysis. Specifically, the present invention provides for a sampling device that controls the transfer of the biological sample to the storage medium by holding the storage medium and a moveable sample collection cmember having an analyte collection surface. The invention further provides for a method not only for storing a biological analyte on this collection device but also for analyzing the stored biological analyte using methods that are suited for automated analyzing systems.

Abstract: The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable for storage and/or subsequent analysis. Specifically, the present invention provides for a sampling device that controls the transfer of the biological sample to the storage medium by holding the storage medium and a moveable sample collection member having an analyte collection surface. The invention further provides for a method not only for storing a biological analyte on this collection device but also for analyzing the stored biological analyte using methods that are suited for automated analyzing systems.

Abstract: The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable for storage and/or subsequent analysis. Specifically, the present invention provides for a sampling device that controls the transfer of the biological sample to the storage medium by holding the storage medium and a moveable sample collection member having an analyte collection surface. The invention further provides for a method not only for storing a biological analyte on this collection device but also for analyzing the stored biological analyte using methods that are suited for automated analyzing systems.

Abstract: The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable for storage and/or subsequent analysis. Specifically, the present invention provides for a sampling device that controls the transfer of the biological sample to the storage medium by holding the storage medium and a moveable sample collection member having an analyte collection surface. The invention further provides for a method not only for storing a biological analyte on this collection device but also for analyzing the stored biological analyte using methods that are suited for automated analyzing systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and kits for detection, and optionally quantitation, of multiple nucleic acid sequence analytes in a single fluid sample. The assays and kits of the invention employ a plurality of species of capture probes, each species comprising a bacteriophage covalently or non-covalently linked to an oligonucleotide complementary to one analyte, wherein the bacteriophage of each species is capable of generating a distinctive signal when plated on an indicator medium. The oligonucleotide moieties of each capture probe contain a sufficient number of contiguous ribonucleotides to confer sensitivity to a ribonuclease specific for RNA/DNA or RNA/RNA duplexes. In the method of the invention, the capture probe species are combined with the fluid sample, which has been processed to release single-stranded nucleic acids. Hybridization is allowed to occur, thereby generating DNA/RNA or RNA/RNA duplexes.