Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of typing a microbiome for having a desirable or undesirable signature, comprising analyzing the composition of the population of microorganisms in the microbiome based on taxonomic variation in the DNA sequence of the microbial 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions in the genomic DNA of the microorganisms, wherein the sequences of conserved DNA regions comprised in the 16S and 23S rRNA sequences flanking said ITS region in the genome of the microorganisms comprise primer binding sites for amplification of the ITS regions.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for detecting microbial blood infections including sepsis in a subject, preferably a neonate or a non-neonate such as an adult, the method comprising real-time PCR reactions for detection of specific microorganisms. Said methods preferably include treatment of a subject following detection of a specific microorganism or group of microorganisms. The invention further relates to a kit of parts adapted for performing a method of the invention, a set of at least one forward or re verse primer or probe and a method for monitoring sepsis or for determining the efficacy of an anti-sepsis treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of typing a microbiome for having a desirable or undesirable signature, comprising analyzing the composition of the population of microorganisms in said microbiome based on taxonomic variation in the DNA sequence of the microbial 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions in the genomic DNA of said microorganisms, wherein the sequences of conserved DNA regions comprised in the 16S and 23S rRNA sequences flanking said ITS region in the genome of said microorganisms comprise primer binding sites for amplification of said ITS regions.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a method for analysis of a population of micro-organisms (e.g. bacterial population) of different taxonomic groups in an environment suspected to contain said bacteria, primers, primer sets and pair of primer sets suitable for use is such method, and use of such method in determining the effect of external factors like drugs, nutrients and pesticides on bacterial populations of different taxonomic groups.

Abstract: Method for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, which method comprises the performance of a DNA amplification involving the use of a primer pair by using DNA that is derived from a sample as a template and the detection of an amplification product, characterized in that the primer pair used for the DNA amplification is designed on the basis of nucleotide sequences of the regions corresponding to the nucleotide numbers 3654 to 4320 and 4351 to 4448 in the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No. 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for combined monitoring of detection of at least two molecular targets.

Abstract: Method for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, which method comprises the performance of a DNA amplification involving the use of a primer pair by using DNA that is derived from a sample as a template and the detection of an amplification product, characterized in that the primer pair used for the DNA amplification is designed on the basis of nucleotide sequences of the regions corresponding to the nucleotide numbers 3654 to 4320 and 4351 to 4448 in the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No. 1.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a method for analysis of a population of micro-organisms (e.g. bacterial population) of different taxonomic groups in an environment suspected to contain said bacteria, primers, primer sets and pair of primer sets suitable for use is such method, and use of such method in determining the effect of external factors like drugs, nutrients and pesticides on bacterial populations of different taxonomic groups.