GENOTYPING ANALYSES OF TUBERCULOSIS CASES IN U.S.- AND FOREIGN-BORN MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS

We used molecular genotyping to further understand the epidemiology and transmission patterns of tuberculosis (TB) in Massachusetts.The study population included 983 TB patients whose cases were verified by the Massachusetts Department Hoodies/Fleece of Public Health between July 1, 1996, and December 31, 2000, and for whom genotyping results and i

Abstract Background In rice, panicle apical abortion is a common phenomenon that usually results in a decreased number of branches Marine Navigation and grains per panicle, and consequently a reduced grain yield.A better understanding of the molecular mechanism of panicle abortion is thus critical for maintaining and increasing rice production.Resu