Detection of potato leafroll virus isolated from potato fields in Tehran province in aphids by immunocapture reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction

The surveys conducted during 2006 and 2007 revealed the infection of the virus in potato fields in Tehran province. Due to the important roll of aphids in transmission of the virus, immunocapture reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (IC-RT-PCR) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was developed using potato leafroll virus (PLRV) specific antibodies and specific primer pair (20 mer) located in the virus capsid gene to detect the virus in aphids. A 336-bp PCR product was detected from aphids (Myzus persicae) which had been fed on PLRV-infected plants. The PCR band was specific to PLRV as determined in PLRV-infected plants. This inquiry shows that this method is applicable to assess viroliferous nature of aphids in yellow -pan traps during season

A girl with increased writing and painting activities associated with Turner′s syndrome and autistic spectrum disorder

This report describes the findings on the evaluation of a 9-year-old girl with disabling and pronounced increased writing and painting activities associated with Turner′s syndrome and autistic spectrum disorder. She spent most of the time doing these activities which affected not only her academic performance, but also social relationships. A comprehensive treatment plan consists of both biological and psychological aspects, is the main point of this case. Low dose of risperidone (0.5 mg/day) was started to decrease the patient′s stereotypic behaviors. Sertraline (12.5 mg/day) was prescribed for her phobia. She was also referred to an occupational therapist in order to improve her social skills