Gold Nano-Sponge Detects Pathogens
Sep-09-15
A new, sponge-like material made of nanoporous gold could simplify the process of detecting pathogens in plants and animals.When diagnosing disease, a great deal of the work involves separating the molecules for identification. To speed the process, a team from UC Davis developed the sponge-like material using a nanoporous gold material that lets nucleic acids pass through while blocking other molecules—“almost like a natural sieve.” The technology allows for quick detection of DNA, even in complex systems, like whole blood serum, that would clog up conventional detectors. As an added bonus, the detector is easier to clean, which makes it useful for detection in the field.
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Perhaps a similar model can be made to separate salt from seawater so you can do desalinization for the masses.
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Perhaps a similar model can be made to separate salt from seawater so you can do desalinization for the masses.
Posted by mike o on September 25, 2015
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