Monday, September 1, 2014

'Electronic Nose' for Rapid Detection of C. Diff Infection Developed

A team at the University of Leicester has developed a fast-sensitive "electronic-nose" for sniffing the highly infectious bacteria emC. diff/em, that causes diarrhea, temperature and stomach cramps. Using a mass spectrometer, the research team has demonstrated that it is possible to identify the unique 'smell' of emC. diff/em which would lead to rapid diagnosis of the condition.What is more, the Leicester team say it could be possible to identify different ...

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