Abstract: In the present invention, we described the use of anti-DNA antibody for the detection of prions and diagnosis of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) diseases in animals and humans.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for the use of two mechanical ventilators, wherein one of the ventilators is used to ventilate both lungs of a patient and the second ventilator is used to inflate a pneumobelt or similar device. Both ventilators are controlled to asynchronously cycle off and on at different times. Alternatively, the first and second ventilators are used to ventilate the first and second lung, respectively, of a patient using a double-lumen endotracheal tube, with both ventilators being controlled to asynchronously cycle off and on at different times.