Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of Gram positive and Gram negative organisms optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions to classify fungi. Methods are provided for classification of fungi according to established phenotypes, for example, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. More specifically, the invention provides methods for the use of PNA probes in diagnostic applications, which will aid in the direction of appropriate therapy against fungi.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions to classify fungi. Methods are provided for classification of fungi according to established phenotypes, for example, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. More specifically, the invention provides methods for the use of PNA probes in diagnostic applications, which will aid in the direction of appropriate therapy against fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of Gram positive and Gram negative organisms optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of certain Staphylococcus species optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes or PNA probe sets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of certain Staphylococcus species optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes or PNA probe sets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of certain Staphylococcus species optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes or PNA probe sets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of certain Staphylococcus species optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes or PNA probe sets.

Abstract: The instant invention provides PNA probes for detection, identification and/or quantitation of microorganisms, e.g., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Streptococcus agalactiae, fungi, and Acinetobacter species. The invention further provides methods of using the PNA probes of the invention and kits containing the PNA probes of the invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions to classify fungi. Methods are provided for classification of fungi according to established phenotypes, for example, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. More specifically, the invention provides methods for the use of PNA probes in diagnostic applications, which will aid in the direction of appropriate therapy against fungi.

Abstract: Methods, kits and compositions are provided for detection of virulence markers in pathogenic organisms. More specifically, methods, kits, arrays, and compositions are described which enable detection of marker genes useful in classifying Staphylococcus species, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. Compositions of probes targeted against virulence genes encoding Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL), Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) and mupirocin resistance (encoded by ileS-2) are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of certain Staphylococcus species optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes or PNA probe sets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes, PNA probe sets and methods for the analysis of certain Staphylococcus species optionally present in a sample. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits comprising such PNA probes or PNA probe sets.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for determining amplified nucleic acid using Linear Beacons.

Abstract: This invention features methods, kits and compositions for hybridization of PNA probes in diagnostic applications. This invention is further directed toward the use of said methods, kits and compositions for both fixation of cells and hybridization to nucleic acid targets within fixed cells.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward methods kits and compositions pertaining to the use of high affinity probes for diagnostic applications. The invention is further directed toward the use of the high affinity probes for the detection of clinically important human papillomavirus (HPV) strains. High affinity probes enable rapid diagnostic assays and supply sufficient hybridization specificity to discriminate closely related HPV strains. Examples of high-affinity probes are provided which are specifically directed towards the detection of the E6 and E7 regions, and splice variants thereof of HPV mRNA.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the field of combination oligomers, including the block synthesis of combination oligomers in the absence of a template, as well as related methods, kits, libraries and other compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits and compositions to classify fungi. Methods are provided for classification of fungi according to established phenotypes, for example, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles. More specifically, the invention provides methods for the use of PNA probes in diagnostic applications, which will aid in the direction of appropriate therapy against fungi.

Abstract: Disclosed are PNA based probes that include a nucleobase sequence suitable for the analysis of Enterococcus faecium. In one embodiment, the probe is complementary to a target sequence of Enterococcus faecium 23 rRNA or rDNA or its complement. The invention has a wide range of important applications including use to detect Enterococcus faecium in a biological sample.