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Biomolecules, cancer detection, anthrax detection, "Lab on a chip", Mohseni, cancer antigens
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COMPUTING RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK [November 7 - 12, 2010]
Cancer or Anthrax Detection in Moments
Four EECS graduate students at NU have created a new chip-sized sensor that will make it easier to detect dangerous substances in patients.
The sensor, 3mm in length, uses a laser and an antenna to identify and catalogue low-concentration biomolecules, such as cancer antigens or anthrax spores. This technology is especially useful in the detection of bacteria, viruses, proteins and biomolecules that are difficult to extract from biological systems, said Ryan Gelfand, one of the students who worked on the project.
More at the Daily NU Website.
Researchers:
Hooman Mohseni (Northwestern University)
Dibyendu Dey (Northwestern University)
Jack Kohoutek (Northwestern University)
Ryan Gelfand (Northwestern University)
Alireza Bonakdar (Northwestern University)
Agencies (that have supported the research):
Northwestern University
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