Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying markers of microbial infection, diagnosing microbial infections, and identifying the specific pathogen(s) involved in a microbial infection based on the signature patterns of gene expression induced in a host in response to different pathogens. The invention includes compositions and kits comprising newly identified markers of infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the detection of breast cancer using breast by measuring expression levels of breast cancer specific marker (BCSM) genes, and in particular the level of polynucleotides transcribed from and polypeptides encoded by the BCSM genes. The present invention also provide a method for the treatment and/or prevention of breast cancer by modulating the activity of BCSM genes or the products of BCSM genes.

Abstract: A cutting device angularly and removably attached to a heat-sealed edge of a food-contained polybag. The cutting device includes two integrally molded first and second parts. The first part is so formed that it has a tongue portion with two fixing pins raised from two outer comers of the tongue portion. A razor having a slant edge is clamped in locating grooves formed on top of the two fixing pins. The second part is formed with pin holes and a razor receiving groove corresponding to the fixing pins and the clamped razor. In use the cutting device is first positioned on the heat-sealed edge by folding the first part to the second part. Depressing the tongue portion of the first part will cause the razor to cut into the razor receiving groove on the second part and the polybag. Moving the cutting device sidewardly causes the razor to cut open the heat-sealed edge of the polybag.

Abstract: A needle protective means for prevention against stab and virus infection includes a front protector, a middle rubber sleeve, and a rear protector, being added to the conventional syringe, needle, and protective cap to ensure a used needle to be discarded not to unexpectedly harm any one. The front and the rear protectors fixedly receive the needle and the syringe, respectively, and the rubber sleeve binds and connects the front and the rear protectors together while it allows the front protector to be pulled forward to pass beyond the needle and thereby incases the same to prevent the point of the needle from stabbing others or spreading infectious virus.