Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of human rhinovirus (HRV) in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved 5? untranslated region of the HRV genome. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of virology. The invention provides an isolated essentially mammalian negative-sense single stranded RNA virus (MPV) within the sub-family Pneumovirinae of the family Paramyxoviridae and identifiable as phylogenetically corresponding to the genus Metapneumovirus and components thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of virology. The invention provides an isolated essentially mammalian negative-sense single stranded RNA virus (MPV) within the subfamily Pneumovirinae of the family Paramyxoviridae and identifiable as phylogenetically corresponding to the genus Metapneumovirus and components thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an improved pigment of FeOOH particles. The starting material is an acidic or alkaline aqueous dispersion of FeOOH particles which has been manufactured according to known methods. According to the invention, a water-soluble ammonium salt, which is derived from a low-molecular weight, weakly acidic organic acid and which volatilizes either as such or after decomposition not greater than 450.degree. C., is added to the aqueous dispersion. As a result of the addition of the ammonium salt, the FeOOH pigment flocculates. It is then separated and washed with water which preferably is also provided with the ammonium salt. According to a further embodiment of the invention the resulting pigment which, after drying, has a very low salt content, is converted into an Fe pigment or a .gamma. Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 pigment which also has a very low salt content. A magnetic recording element which is based on the Fe or .gamma. -Fe.sub.2 O.sub.