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June 24, 2013

Light and nanoprobes detect early signs of infection
Durham NC (SPX) Jun 24, 2013
Duke University biomedical engineers and genome researchers have developed a proof-of-principle approach using light to detect infections before patients show symptoms. The approach was demonstrated in human samples, and researchers are now developing the technique for placement on a chip, which could provide fast, simple and reliable information about a patient. A diagnostic device based on this chip also could be made portable. The researchers developed a silver-based nanoparticle that hom ... read more

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