New technology can complete eye infection detection in minutes
Release date: 2017-09-25 The University of Southampton announced on September 19 that a team at the school has successfully developed a new type of chip that can detect bacterial keratitis in a matter of minutes, which not only helps improve the efficiency of disease diagnosis, but also reduces the abuse of antibiotics. . Source: Xinhua News Agency nucleic acid extractor specifically adsorbs nucleic acid molecules in samples through magnetic beads, and then adsorbs transfers magnetic beads through the movement of magnetic rods in different holes, so as to achieve the purpose of purifying nucleic acid molecules. Former 1B48 nucleic acid extractor instrument can automatically extract nucleic acid from whole blood, bacteria, plasmid, virus, serum free and plant samples, widely used in scientific research, CDC, food safety, clinic testing, forensic medicine, and other fields. Nucleic Acid Extrator,Dna Nucleic Acid Extrator,Nucleic Acid Extrator For Lab,Automated Nucleic Acid Extrator Nanjing Superyears Gene Technology Co., Ltd. , https://www.superyearsglobal.com
The University of Southampton and the medical staff of the school's hospitals have developed this new type of chip, which extracts the bacteria from the infected eye tissue samples in the laboratory and then uses the device equipped with the chip. analysis.
The team found that as bacteria pass through the microelectrodes of the chip at high speed, it is only necessary to measure the electrical properties of individual bacteria to quickly identify the presence of infection and to identify which bacterial infections, including E. coli and fakes. Cyanobacteria and so on.
Based on this new technology, the team developed a prototype detection device, and the UK regulatory authorities have approved that they begin a preliminary test involving 30 patients next month.
According to Haiwell Morgan, a professor at the University of Southampton, the technology is relatively simple. It only needs to measure the electronic signals emitted by the bacterial cells passing through the chip to get enough information to distinguish different microorganisms, so it can "have more in the future." Widespread use, especially in the context of the current problem of antibiotic abuse."
Next, the team hopes to conduct tests in areas such as Africa and South Asia to enable new technologies to bring more convenience to patients with eye diseases.