In a message dated 16/03/2010 14:45:00 GMT Standard Time,  
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Curious  if anyone in the group knows; is it possible to determine Nosema 
Apis vs.  Nosema Ceranae by just using a microscope?


At the Central Science Laboratory at York (where they ought to have their  
eye in) they send samples to their PCR machine for confirmation of what they 
 think they see. It would be a lot easier if the microspores lay flat and 
even  but foreshortening can for example make Na look like Nc.
 
I helped run a one day microscopy course in Wiltshire last year for members 
 of the Irish List and friends and we used samples of both kindly provided 
by the  CSL.
 
We are toying with the idea of running a repeat day or maybe a change of  
subject but there seems to be little demand so far.
 
Chris

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