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Fabrication and Visualization of Capillary Bridges in Slit Pore Geometry
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2014
A procedure for creating and imaging capillary bridges in slit-pore geometry is presented. The creation of capillary bridges relies on the formation of pillars to provide a directional physical and chemical heterogeneity to pin the fluid. Capillary bridges are formed and manipulated using microstages and visualized using a CCD camera.
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Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Assays for the Species-specific Detection of Eimeria that Infect Chickens
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2015
Diagnosis of Eimeria infection in chickens remains demanding. Parasite morphology- and host pathology-led approaches are commonly inconclusive, while molecular approaches based on PCR have proven demanding in cost and expertise. The aim of this protocol is to establish loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) as a straightforward molecular diagnostic for eimerian infection.
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A Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Assay for Rapid Identification of Bemisia tabaci
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2018
This paper reports the protocol for a rapid identification assay for Bemisia tabaci based on loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology. The protocol requires minimal laboratory training and can, therefore, be implemented on-site at points of entry for plant imports such as seaports and airports.
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Reverse Transcription-Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) Assay for Zika Virus and Housekeeping Genes in Urine, Serum, and Mosquito Samples
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2018
This protocol provides an efficient and low-cost method to detect Zika virus or control targets in human urine and serum samples or in mosquitoes by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP). This method does not require RNA isolation and can be done within 30 min.
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Evaluating the Accuracy of Snap Judgments
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2023
Source: Diego Reinero & Jay Van Bavel—New York University Social psychologists have long been interested in the way people form impressions of others. Much of this work has focused on the errors people make in judging others, such as the exaggerated influence of central traits (such as "warm" and "cold"), the insufficient weight given to the context in which others' behavior takes place, and the tendency for people to make judgments that conform to their initial expectations about another.
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These settings determine which ocular structures are emphasized and how clearly they are separated visually. A narrow, focused beam can create an optical section through transparent tissues, while changes in angle and focus help examine different depths and surfaces. Magnification provides closer inspection of findings, allowing clinicians to characterize abnormalities across the cornea, anterior chamber, iris, or lens.
Optical sections help clinicians assess transparent ocular structures by isolating a focused plane within the tissue. This supports detailed inspection of the cornea, anterior chamber, iris, and lens rather than relying only on a broad surface view. The resulting observations can contribute to evaluation of corneal injury, cataract, glaucoma-related changes, and uveitis.
Fluorescein provides additional information about the ocular surface by highlighting epithelial defects and leakage. Its use complements direct observation with the microscope and focused illumination, particularly when clinicians need to assess corneal surface disruption or related tear-film findings. These observations can help document the extent of an abnormality and support decisions about monitoring, treatment response, or further evaluation.
The evaluation can be directed toward multiple regions, including the conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, lens, and often the tear film. Adjusting illumination and focus allows clinicians to shift attention between surface findings and deeper transparent structures. Examining these regions systematically supports recognition of different patterns associated with ocular surface disease, injury, cataract, uveitis, or glaucoma-related changes.
The clinician examines the eye through the binocular microscope while directing a focused beam of light onto selected structures. Magnification, beam width, illumination angle, and focus are adjusted as the examination progresses. Fluorescein may then be used to assess epithelial defects or leakage. Findings are documented to support diagnosis, follow-up, treatment monitoring, or referral.
Slit lamp evaluation is useful when detailed inspection of the ocular surface or anterior eye is needed. It can support assessment of corneal injury, cataract, glaucoma-related changes, uveitis, and ocular surface disease. Repeated examinations also allow clinicians to document treatment response and determine whether additional testing or referral is appropriate.