Live pathogens: Rapid detection technique developed
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 09:31
in Biology & Nature
(Phys.org)—Los Alamos researchers have developed a better technique for quick detection of live pathogens in the field. Identification of viable bacteria in a complex environment is scientifically challenging. Current detection and diagnostic techniques are inadequate in major public health emergencies, such as outbreaks of food-borne illness. Detection of live pathogens in the suspected food supply requires days of laboratory culture.