Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an exchange of multimedia products between a plurality of users is disclosed. For example, a user has a multimedia product to be given up in exchange for either another product desired or exchangeable denomination of value, including cash and/or value points, which may be used in exchange to acquire said multimedia product desired. The method includes collating each user's exchange criteria into a data system, matching a user willing to part with a multimedia product with another user desiring said multimedia product in said data system; collecting said multimedia product desired from said willing user; and dispensing said multimedia product desired to said desiring user. A mutual exchange between 2 matched users is also possible. Kiosks housing a jukebox-like apparatus for depositing and retrieving the products which are in operative control by a data system implemented over the Internet are also disclosed.

Abstract: Detection of Plasmodium ssp. by analysis of extrachromosomal DNA. It has been found that the molecular composition, physical arrangements, and nucleotide sequences of the extrachromosomal plastid-like element and mitochondrial element are highly conserved in different Plasmodium ssp. The high degree of homology has been used to design genera-specific or species specific diagnostic assays with a low frequency of false negatives. Plastid and mitochondrial DNA sequences are disclosed. The use of the sequences is claimed for detection, prophylactic, and therapeutic treatment of Plasmodium ssp. infection in human or other animals.