A system for detecting microbial cells in a sample includes an apparatus configured to image at least one cell in the sample, and a cooling device. The apparatus includes a holder having an internal portion and an external portion which are configured so as to secure a membrane between the portions, and an imaging device disposed above the external portion and configured to permit examination of the at least one cell. The apparatus further includes a stage attachable to a stage platform configured to connect to a motor, and a projecting member projecting from an upper surface of the stage and configured to receive and exchange solution. The cooling device includes a thermoelectric cooling element and/or at least one tube configured to circulate a cooling medium beneath the stage so as to cool the sample.

Provided are compositions, kits, and methods for the identification of Salmonella. In certain aspects and embodiments, the compositions, kits, and methods may provide improvements in relation to specificity, sensitivity, and speed of detection.

A system and method for geophysical data collection, for use with resistivity and induced polarization. The system and method include the use of a single voltage reference wire to which all voltage recorders or nodes are connected by means of a piercing wire connector, the voltage recorders providing a measurement of the potential voltage between the reference wire and the ground and allowing for calculation of relative voltage potentials between adjacent recorders.

A method for determining the degree of sensitivity of a strain of fungus to an antifungal agent by using the possible change in a chitin level in a population of cells of a strain of fungus to an antifungal agent. The change is determined compared to the chitin level of a population of cells of said strain of fungus in the absence of antifungal agent.

A probe is provided comprising a core and a plurality of probe elements; each probe element within the plurality of probe elements extending from the core and comprising a fluorophore and a binding moiety. Methods of use of the probe and kits comprising the probe are also provided.

A sensing structure is presented for use in testing integrated circuits on a substrate. The sensing structure includes a probe region corresponding to a conductive region for connecting to the integrated circuit. A first sensing region at least partially surrounds the probe region. A plurality of sensing elements connects in series such that a first of the plurality of sensing elements has two terminals respectively connected to the first sensing region and the probe region. And a second of the plurality of sensing elements has two terminals respectively connected to the probe region and a first reference potential.

A sensing structure is presented for use in testing integrated circuits on a substrate. The sensing structure includes a probe region corresponding to a conductive region for connecting to the integrated circuit. A first sensing region at least partially surrounds the probe region. A plurality of sensing elements connects in series such that a first of the plurality of sensing elements has two terminals respectively connected to the first sensing region and the probe region. And a second of the plurality of sensing elements has two terminals respectively connected to the probe region and a first reference potential.

A system and method for geophysical data collection, for use with resistivity and induced polarization. The system and method include the use of a single voltage reference wire to which all voltage recorders or nodes are connected by means of a piercing wire connector, the voltage recorders providing a measurement of the potential voltage between the reference wire and the ground and allowing for calculation of relative voltage potentials between adjacent recorders.

A method of detecting a Salmonella microorganism is provided. The method includes the use of a selective growth medium, a first indicator system that is converted to a first detectable product by a Salmonella microorganism, and a second indicator system that is converted to a second detectable product by -galactosidase enzyme activity. The method further comprises inoculating the growth medium and incubating the inoculated growth medium at a temperature higher than 40 degrees C.

A method of detecting a Salmonella microorganism is provided. The method includes the use of a selective growth medium, a first indicator system that is converted to a first detectable product by a Salmonella microorganism, and a second indicator system that is converted to a second detectable product by -galactosidase enzyme activity. The method further comprises inoculating the growth medium and incubating the inoculated growth medium at a temperature higher than 40 degrees C.