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mRNA-based parallel detection of active methanotroph populations by use of a diagnostic microarray.

Bodrossy L, Stralis-Pavese N, Konrad-Köszler M, Weilharter A, Reichenauer TG, Schöfer D, Sessitsch A

Department of Bioresources, ARC Seibersdorf Research GmbH, A-2444 Seibersdorf, Austria. levente.bodrossy@arcs.ac.at

A method was developed for the mRNA-based application of microbial diagnostic microarrays to detect active microbial populations. DNA- and mRNA-based analyses of environmental samples were compared and confirmed via quantitative PCR. Results indicated that mRNA-based microarray analyses may provide additional information on the composition and functioning of microbial communities.

Published 7 February 2006 in Appl Environ Microbiol, 72(2): 1672-6.
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