Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated strain of a previously unknown Staphylococcus, Staphylococcus pseudolugdunensis. Also disclosed are the sequences of the S. pseudolugdunensis tuf gene and 16s rRNA and methods for distinguishing S. pseudolugdunensis from other staphylococcal species.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for performing an expression modulating analysis or assay, wherein an apoptosis inducing expression modulating compound targeting a repetitive element present in the untranslated region, in particular the 3? UTRs of protein coding gene transcripts is introduced into cells to induce apoptosis in the cells as a positive control. Also provided are suitable kits and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sample presentation devices useful in performing analytical measurements. These devices have been configured to enable various aspects of liquid handling such as: retention, storage, transport, concentration, positioning, and transfer. Additionally, these devices can enhance the detection and characterization of analytes. The sample presentation devices of the present invention are comprised of one or more substrates having a plurality of zones of differing wettability. Methods of analyzing samples using the sample presentation device of the invention, as well as methods of making the sample presentation devices are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for performing an expression modulating analysis or assay, wherein an apoptosis inducing expression modulating compound targeting a repetitive element present in the untranslated region, in particular the 3? UTRs of protein coding gene transcripts is introduced into cells to induce apoptosis in the cells as a positive control. Also provided are suitable kits and compositions.