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Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

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detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting dna

A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, which are the current state of the art for infection diagnosis. The new method, called digital DNA melting analysis, can produce results in under six hours, whereas culture typically requires 15 hours to several days, depending on the pathogen.

Source: ScienceDaily.com