Published: 2007-05-24 Assignee: Research & Diagnostic Systems, Inc..
US20070117120A1
Chemistry; metallurgy
Mycoplasma detection method and composition
A new way to find mycoplasma in samples has been developed. It uses two special DNA pieces called oligonucleotide probes that match parts of mycoplasma's genetic material. One of these probes has a marker to help capture the mycoplasma, while the other has a marker for detection. By using these probes together, scientists can identify whether mycoplasma is present in a sample. This method can be useful in various fields, including medicine and research.