PCR and real-time PCR primers developed for detection and identification of <it>Bifidobacterium thermophilum </it>in faeces

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Culture-independent methods based on the 16S ribosomal RNA molecule are nowadays widely used for assessment of the composition of the intestinal microbiota, in relation to host health or probiotic efficacy. Because <it>Bifidoba...

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Main Authors: Mini Raffaella, Lacroix Christophe, Mathys Sophie, Meile Leo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/8/179

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