The present invention relates to a method for three-dimensional nucleic acid imaging diagnosis of a tissue by using isothermal nucleic acid amplification. The method for three-dimensional nucleic acid imaging diagnosis of tissue according to the present invention can allow a specific molecular biomarker to be clearly seen in tissue through clearing of the tissue, enhance diagnostic accuracy by three-dimensionally reconstituting the tissue since all of the inside of the tissue is visualized, and facilitate three-dimensional imaging of a molecular biomarker such as DNA or RNA containing genetic information in the human body through isothermal nucleic acid amplification in tissue, and thus this method can be effectively used in diagnosis of various diseases including cancer.

The present invention relates to the identification of microorganisms from an environmental sample, and in particular to the rapid identification of Listeria spp. The methods and kits described herein provide a method of detecting Listeria spp. without the need for an enrichment step.

The invention relates to methods of RNA amplification, including methods for the reverse transcription of cDNA from RNA using a thermostable reverse transcriptase. In a particular aspect, the methods are capable of linear amplification of an RNA template through multiple cycles of cDNA synthesis.

The invention relates to methods of RNA amplification, including methods for the reverse transcription of cDNA from RNA using a thermostable reverse transcriptase. In a particular aspect, the methods are capable of linear amplification of an RNA template through multiple cycles of cDNA synthesis.

Provided are a PCR primer pair and an application thereof. The PCR primer pair comprises: a first primer and a second primer, wherein the first primer comprises a first specific sequence and a first random sequence; the first specific sequence is located on end 3′ of the first primer, and the first random sequence is located on end 5′ of the first primer; the second primer comprises a second specific sequence and a second random sequence, the second specific sequence is located on end 3′ of the second primer, and the second random sequence is located on end 5′ of the second primer; moreover, the first specific sequence and the second specific sequence are an upstream primer and a downstream primer directed to a target sequence, respectively; the first random sequence and the second random sequence are reverse complementary; a predetermined restriction enzyme cutting site is connected between the first specific sequence and the first random sequence; and a predetermined restriction enzyme cutting site is connected between the second specific sequence and the second random sequence.

Provided are a PCR primer pair and an application thereof. The PCR primer pair comprises: a first primer and a second primer, wherein the first primer comprises a first specific sequence and a first random sequence; the first specific sequence is located on end 3′ of the first primer, and the first random sequence is located on end 5′ of the first primer; the second primer comprises a second specific sequence and a second random sequence, the second specific sequence is located on end 3′ of the second primer, and the second random sequence is located on end 5′ of the second primer; moreover, the first specific sequence and the second specific sequence are an upstream primer and a downstream primer directed to a target sequence, respectively; the first random sequence and the second random sequence are reverse complementary; a predetermined restriction enzyme cutting site is connected between the first specific sequence and the first random sequence; and a predetermined restriction enzyme cutting site is connected between the second specific sequence and the second random sequence.

According to one embodiment, a method for detecting target nucleic acid includes the following steps. (A) A reaction field is formed by placing a reaction mixture on an electrode, and the reaction mixture contains the sample, a primer set, an amplification enzyme, 4 mM to 30 mM of magnesium ion, and a redox probe. The redox probe has an oxidation reduction potential, which generates an electric signal of which amplitude increases. (B) The reaction field is maintained under an amplification reaction condition. (C) The electric signal is detected with the electrode. (D) Existence or quantity of the target nucleic acid is determined.

According to one embodiment, a method for detecting target nucleic acid includes the following steps. (A) A reaction field is formed by placing a reaction mixture on an electrode, and the reaction mixture contains the sample, a primer set, an amplification enzyme, 4 mM to 30 mM of magnesium ion, and a redox probe. The redox probe has an oxidation reduction potential, which generates an electric signal of which amplitude increases. (B) The reaction field is maintained under an amplification reaction condition. (C) The electric signal is detected with the electrode. (D) Existence or quantity of the target nucleic acid is determined.

Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly. Methods, systems, and compositions as provided herein provide for efficient assembly of nucleic acids without primer removal. Methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly comprise use of an endonuclease or exonuclease, optionally in conjunction with additional enzymes to assemble nucleic acids or polynucleotides.

The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in a test sample. Its presence or absence in the sample is determined by nucleic acid based testing methods using primers and/or probes and or molecular beacons that bind to the 23S ribosomal genes or gene transcripts.