sp. nov., sp. nov., sp. nov. and sp. nov., type I methane-oxidizing bacteria isolated from a freshwater creek and the deep terrestrial subsurface.

Four methane-oxidizing bacteria, designated as strains WSC-6, WSC-7, SURF-1, and SURF-2, were isolated from Saddle Mountain Creek in southwestern Oklahoma, USA, and the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota, USA. The strains were Gram-negative, motile, short rods that possessed intracytoplasmic membranes characteristic of type I methanotrophs. All four strains were oxidase-negative and weakly catalase-positive.

A qualitative study of service user experiences of occupation in forensic mental health.

Background/aim:  This qualitative study explored occupational engagement of those detained in forensic units. Legal and institutional restrictions on occupation have implications for their health and wellbeing.

Method:  Twenty-six current forensic mental health service users participated in five focus groups, which were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and subjected to constant comparative analysis.