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Gibbsiella greigii sp. nov., a novel species associated with oak decline in the USA (2014)
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Brady, C., Hunter, G., Kirk, S., Arnold, D. L., & Denman, S. (2014). Gibbsiella greigii sp. nov., a novel species associated with oak decline in the USA. Systematic and Applied Microbiology, 37(6), 417-422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.syapm.2014.07.002

In 2010, cream-coloured, Gram-negative staining, facultatively anaerobic enterobacteria were isolated from a single black oak tree (Quercus kelloggii) exhibiting decline symptoms in southern California, USA. These 12 isolates were tentatively identif... Read More about Gibbsiella greigii sp. nov., a novel species associated with oak decline in the USA.

Detection of three closely located single nucleotide polymorphisms in the EAAT2 promoter: Comparison of single-strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP), pyrosequencing and Sanger sequencing (2014)
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Váradi, A., Rajatileka, S., Luyt, K., Williams, M., Harding, D., Odd, D., & Molnár, E. (2014). Detection of three closely located single nucleotide polymorphisms in the EAAT2 promoter: Comparison of single-strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP), pyrosequencing and Sanger sequencing. BMC Genetics, 15, https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2156-15-80

Background: Single-strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP) is still a frequently used genotyping method across different fields for the detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) due to its simplicity, requirement for basic equipment acces... Read More about Detection of three closely located single nucleotide polymorphisms in the EAAT2 promoter: Comparison of single-strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP), pyrosequencing and Sanger sequencing.

A biosensor for the determination of high density lipoprotein cholesterol employing combined surfactant-derived selectivity and sensitivity enhancements (2014)
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Killard, A. J., Ahmadraji, T., Gonzalez-Macia, L., & Killard, A. (2014). A biosensor for the determination of high density lipoprotein cholesterol employing combined surfactant-derived selectivity and sensitivity enhancements. Analytical Methods, 6(12), 3975-3981. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3ay42262c

High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a modifiable risk factor in cardiovascular disease and devices suitable for its determination at the point of care are critical to the future management of hypercholesterolaemia. An electrochemical bios... Read More about A biosensor for the determination of high density lipoprotein cholesterol employing combined surfactant-derived selectivity and sensitivity enhancements.

A rapid, green high performance anion-exchange chromatographic assay for saccharin and its determination in environmental water samples (2014)
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Honeychurch, K. C. (2014). A rapid, green high performance anion-exchange chromatographic assay for saccharin and its determination in environmental water samples

A green, rapid and sensitive high performance anion-exchange chromatographic (HPAEC) method for the determination of saccharin in environmental water samples is reported. A linear range of 5 μg/L to 28.2 μg/mL was found with a theoretical limit of de... Read More about A rapid, green high performance anion-exchange chromatographic assay for saccharin and its determination in environmental water samples.

The relationship between growth stages and aroma composition of lemon basil Ocimum citriodorum Vis (2014)
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Mottram, D. S., Al-Kateb, H., & DONALD, M. (2014). The relationship between growth stages and aroma composition of lemon basil Ocimum citriodorum Vis. Food Chemistry, 152(1), 440-446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.12.001

Volatiles from infusions of lemon basil Ocimum citriodorum Vis were evaluated by SPME-GC/MS. Citral, linalool and estragole were the major constituents. Citral, the major contributor to the lemony flavour, was significantly higher in post-flowering (... Read More about The relationship between growth stages and aroma composition of lemon basil Ocimum citriodorum Vis.

Description of Brenneria roseae sp. nov. and two subspecies, Brenneria roseae subspecies roseae ssp. nov and Brenneria roseae subspecies americana ssp. nov. isolated from symptomatic oak (2014)
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Brady, C., Hunter, G., Kirk, S., Arnold, D. L., & Denman, S. (2014). Description of Brenneria roseae sp. nov. and two subspecies, Brenneria roseae subspecies roseae ssp. nov and Brenneria roseae subspecies americana ssp. nov. isolated from symptomatic oak. Systematic and Applied Microbiology, 37(6), 396-401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.syapm.2014.04.005

Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria were isolated from symptomatic oak tissue in the UK and USA. Partial gyrB sequencing placed ten strains in the genus Brenneria, with B. goodwinii as the closest phylogenetic relative. The strains were i... Read More about Description of Brenneria roseae sp. nov. and two subspecies, Brenneria roseae subspecies roseae ssp. nov and Brenneria roseae subspecies americana ssp. nov. isolated from symptomatic oak.

Characterisation of dissolved organic matter fluorescence properties by PARAFAC analysis and thermal quenching (2014)
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Carstea, E. M., Baker, A., Bieroza, M., Reynolds, D. M., & Bridgeman, J. (2014). Characterisation of dissolved organic matter fluorescence properties by PARAFAC analysis and thermal quenching. Water Research, 61, 152-161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2014.05.013

The fluorescence intensity of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in aqueous samples is known to be highly influenced by temperature. Although several studies have demonstrated the effect of thermal quenching on the fluorescence of DOM, no research has be... Read More about Characterisation of dissolved organic matter fluorescence properties by PARAFAC analysis and thermal quenching.

Shared spaces: a future for JCOM (2014)
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Weitkamp, E. (2014). Shared spaces: a future for JCOM. JCOM: Journal of Science Communication, 13(02),

As academic communities across the globe are increasingly encour- aged to share their knowledge outside the ivory towers of academia, it becomes ever more important to create a bridge that crosses continents and disciplinary boundaries. Sitting, a... Read More about Shared spaces: a future for JCOM.

Modelling of blood component flexibility using quartz crystal microbalance (2014)
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Efremov, V., Lakshmanan, R., Byrne, B., Cullen, S., & Killard, A. (2014). Modelling of blood component flexibility using quartz crystal microbalance. Journal of Biorheology, 28(1), 45-54

Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is a sensitive technique for real-time monitoring of cell adsorption, aggregation and cell-to-surface interaction processes. However, cell adhesion time courses are usually considered as merely qualitative, being pre... Read More about Modelling of blood component flexibility using quartz crystal microbalance.

Simulation of three dimensional double-diffusive throughflow in internally heated anisotropic porous media (2014)
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Harfash, A. J., & Hill, A. A. (2014). Simulation of three dimensional double-diffusive throughflow in internally heated anisotropic porous media. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 72, 609-615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2014.01.048

A model for double-diffusive convection in an anisotropic porous layer with a constant throughflow is explored, with penetrative convection being simulated via an internal heat source. The validity of both the linear instability and global nonlinear... Read More about Simulation of three dimensional double-diffusive throughflow in internally heated anisotropic porous media.

Effect of pressure on the selectivity of polymeric C18 and C30 stationary phases in reversed-phase liquid chromatography. Increased separation of isomeric fatty acid methyl esters, triacylglycerols, and tocopherols at high pressure (2014)
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Okusa, K., Iwasaki, Y., Kuroda, I., Miwa, S., Ohira, M., Nagai, T., …Tanaka, N. (2014). Effect of pressure on the selectivity of polymeric C18 and C30 stationary phases in reversed-phase liquid chromatography. Increased separation of isomeric fatty acid methyl esters, triacylglycerols, and tocopherols at high pressure. Journal of Chromatography A, 1339, 86-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2014.02.077

A high-density, polymeric C18 stationary phase (Inertsil ODS-P) or a polymeric C30 phase (Inertsil C30) provided improved resolution of the isomeric fatty acids (FAs), FA methyl esters (FAMEs), triacylglycerols (TAGs), and tocopherols with an increas... Read More about Effect of pressure on the selectivity of polymeric C18 and C30 stationary phases in reversed-phase liquid chromatography. Increased separation of isomeric fatty acid methyl esters, triacylglycerols, and tocopherols at high pressure.

Comparison of peak shape in hydrophilic interaction chromatography using acidic salt buffers and simple acid solutions (2014)
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Heaton, J. C., Russell, J. J., Underwood, T., Boughtflower, R., & McCalley, D. V. (2014). Comparison of peak shape in hydrophilic interaction chromatography using acidic salt buffers and simple acid solutions. Journal of Chromatography A, 1347, 39-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2014.04.026

The retention and peak shape of neutral, basic and acidic solutes was studied on hydrophilic interaction chromatography (HILIC) stationary phases that showed both strong and weak ionic retention characteristics, using aqueous-acetonitrile mobile phas... Read More about Comparison of peak shape in hydrophilic interaction chromatography using acidic salt buffers and simple acid solutions.

A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent (2014)
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Adukwu, E. C., Allen, S. C., & Phillips, C. A. (2015). A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 25(2), 115-125. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2014.903905

© 2014 Taylor & Francis. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of household bleach, a sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC)-based disinfectant and an eco-friendly cleaning agent (EFCA) on four Staphylococcus aureus strains, including two... Read More about A comparison of the sensitivity of four Staphylococcus aureus isolates to two chlorine-based disinfectants and an eco-friendly commercially available cleaning agent.

Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas corrugata, a phytopathogenic bacterium with potential industrial applications (2014)
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Licciardello, G., Jackson, R. W., Bella, P., Strano, C. P., Catara, A. F., Arnold, D. L., …Catara, V. (2014). Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas corrugata, a phytopathogenic bacterium with potential industrial applications. Journal of Biotechnology, 175(1), 65-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2014.02.003

Pseudomonas corrugata was first described as the causal agent of a tomato disease called 'pith necrosis' yet it is considered as a biological resource in various fields such as biocontrol of plant diseases and production of industrially promising mic... Read More about Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas corrugata, a phytopathogenic bacterium with potential industrial applications.

Electrochemical impedance characterisation of tungsten trioxide-polyaniline nanocomposites for room temperature acetone sensing (2014)
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Hicks, S. M., & Killard, A. (2014). Electrochemical impedance characterisation of tungsten trioxide-polyaniline nanocomposites for room temperature acetone sensing. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 194, 283-289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2013.12.047

Composites of WO3 nanoparticles and water-soluble polyaniline (PANI) particles doped with dodecyl benzenesulphonic acid at different mass ratios were deposited onto interdigitated electrodes and characterised using electrochemical impedance spectrosc... Read More about Electrochemical impedance characterisation of tungsten trioxide-polyaniline nanocomposites for room temperature acetone sensing.

Testing the effectiveness of surveying techniques in determining bat community composition within woodland (2014)
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Park, K. J., Lintott, P., Fuentes-Montemayor, E., & Goulson, D. (2014). Testing the effectiveness of surveying techniques in determining bat community composition within woodland. Wildlife Research, 40(8), 675-684. https://doi.org/10.1071/WR13153

Context Determining the biodiversity of an area is essential for making targeted conservation decisions. Undertaking surveys to confirm species presence or to estimate population sizes can be difficult, particularly for elusive species. Bats are able... Read More about Testing the effectiveness of surveying techniques in determining bat community composition within woodland.

Wholly printed polypyrrole nanoparticle-based biosensors on flexible substrate (2014)
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Wallace, G. G., Killard, A. J., Innis, P. C., Weng, B., Morrin, A., Shepherd, R., …Wallace, G. (2014). Wholly printed polypyrrole nanoparticle-based biosensors on flexible substrate. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2(7), 793-799. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3tb21378a

Printing has been widely used in the sensor industry for its speed, low cost and production scalability. In this work we present a wholly-printed polypyrrole (PPy) based biosensor produced by inkjet printing bioinks composed of dispersions of PPy nan... Read More about Wholly printed polypyrrole nanoparticle-based biosensors on flexible substrate.

Investigation and verification of a bioluminescent biosensor for the quantitation of ara-CTP generation: A biomarker for cytosine arabinoside sensitivity in acute myeloid leukaemia (2014)
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Graham Smith, J., Peter Fitzgerald, S., Martin, A., Ann Smith, M., Conway, M., Anderson, E., …Salisbury, V. (2014). Investigation and verification of a bioluminescent biosensor for the quantitation of ara-CTP generation: A biomarker for cytosine arabinoside sensitivity in acute myeloid leukaemia. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 52, 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2013.09.014

A novel whole cell bacterial biosensor, which emits light in response to the active metabolite of cytosine arabinoside (ara-C, cytarabine), ara-CTP, has been investigated and verified. The biosensor has been formulated as an ex vivo assay, designed f... Read More about Investigation and verification of a bioluminescent biosensor for the quantitation of ara-CTP generation: A biomarker for cytosine arabinoside sensitivity in acute myeloid leukaemia.

24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 cooperates with a stable, fluoromethylene LPA receptor agonist to secure human (MG63) osteoblast maturation (2014)
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Lancaster, S. T., Blackburn, J., Blom, A., Makishima, M., Ishizawa, M., & Mansell, J. (2014). 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 cooperates with a stable, fluoromethylene LPA receptor agonist to secure human (MG63) osteoblast maturation. Steroids, 83, 52-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.steroids.2014.01.010

Vitamin D receptor (VDR) agonists supporting human osteoblast (hOB) differentiation in the absence of bone resorption are attractive agents in a bone regenerative setting. One potential candidate fulfilling these roles is 24,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 (... Read More about 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 cooperates with a stable, fluoromethylene LPA receptor agonist to secure human (MG63) osteoblast maturation.