Browsing by Subject "bioterrorism"
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Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) Analysis as a DNA Typing Tool for Microbial Forensics
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)The objective of this research was to adapt and refine a published method for DNA profiling of microbial strains such that it can be used to attribute a plant pathogen recovered as evidence in a biocrime to a source. ... -
Decision tool and molecular typing technique for a plant pathogen forensic application, using wheat streak mosaic virus as a model pathogen
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Effect of Agitated Serial Dilutions on Whole Organisms: Roma Tomatoes (Lycopersicon Lycopersicum), Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera L.) and Rosy Red Minnows (Pimephales Promela)
(Oklahoma State University, 2006-07-01)This study explored the potential use of homeopathic principles to create detrimental chemical solutions that might potentially be used as a form of bioterrorism. The general strategy taken for this project was to dilute ... -
Forensic Use of RAPD Analysis in the Investigation of Bioterrorism
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)The events that occurred after September 11, 2001 brought the threat of bioterrorism to the forefront. One of the most important aspects of protecting against a bioterrorism attack is the ability to rapidly identify and ... -
Isolation and Development of a Surrogate Bioagent for Analysis of Disease Transmission by Inanimate Objects
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)The phylogenetic nature within the Bacillus group allows Bacillus cereus to be used as a surrogate for Bacillus anthracis research. A total of 96 soil samples were collected in Oklahoma on a path that crossed the ecological ... -
Quality sample collection, handling, and preservation for an effective microbial forensics program
(American Society for Microbiology, 2006-10)