University of California

Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC

U.S. Department of Energy

Gary L Andersen

Thomas Slezak

Paula M McCready

Lyndsay Radnedge

Linda L Ott

Thomas A Kuczmarski

Elizabeth Vitalis

Eric A Dubinsky

Todd Zachary DeSantis

Nathan J Hillson

Richard L Walker

Lucille Shapiro

Ping Hu

Todd D DeSantis

Eoin L Brodie

Ulas Karaoz

Vladinir L Motin

Peter G Agron

Eoin Brodie

Todd Z De Santis

Todd Z Desantis

Herein are described 1058 different bacterial taxa that were unique to either human, grazing mammal, or bird fecal wastes. These identified taxa can serve as specific identifier taxa for these sources in environmental waters. Two field tests in marine waters demonstrate the capacity of phylogenetic microarray analysis to track multiple sources with one test.

Methods and compositions for identification of source of microbial contamination in a sample

Herein is described methods for a high-sensitivity means to measure the incorporation of stable isotope labeled substrates into RNA following stable isotope probing experiments (SIP). RNA is hybridized to a set of probes such as phylogenetic microarrays and isotope incorporation is quantified such as by secondary ion mass spectrometer imaging (NanoSIMS).

Using phylogenetic probes for quantification of stable isotope labeling and microbial community analysis

The present embodiments relate to an array system for detecting and identifying biomolecules and organisms. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to an array system comprising a microarray configured to simultaneously detect a plurality of organisms in a sample at a high confidence level.

Array for detecting microbes

Compositions and methods are provided for detection of certain heavy metals using bacterial whole cell biosensors.

Heavy metal biosensor

Nucleotide sequences specific tothat serve as markers or signatures for identification of this bacterium were identified. In addition, forward and reverse primers and hybridization probes derived from these nucleotide sequences that are used in nucleotide detection methods to detect the presence of the bacterium are disclosed.

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Nucleotide sequences specific to Brucella that serves as a marker or signature for identification of this bacterium were identified. In addition, forward and reverse primers and hybridization probes derived from these nucleotide sequences that are used in nucleotide detection methods to detect the presence of the bacterium are disclosed.

Described herein is the identification of nucleotide sequences specific tothat serves as a marker or signature for identification of this bacterium. In addition, forward and reverse primers and hybridization probes derived from these nucleotide sequences that are used in nucleotide detection methods to detect the presence of the bacterium are disclosed.

Described herein is the identification of a novelserovarlocus that serves as a marker for DNA-based identification of this bacterium. In addition, three primer pairs derived from this locus that may be used in a nucleotide detection method to detect the presence of the bacterium are also disclosed herein.

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Berkeley, CA, United States of America

Gary L Andersen