Labs in Your Hand Device for Two Major Pathogens
February 2, 2016 | Terry Sharrer
Recalling the Latin name for Ireland, Hibernia, a Dublin company, HiberGene, has introduced a new, handheld device for detecting meningococcus and group B streptococcus pathogens through DNA amplification and fluorometric means. Though this piece is a commercial pitch, the device is interesting and useful: ” It features a touchscreen and wireless connectivity, and works concurrently on 8 tubes in 2 fluorescent channels, providing results in under an hour.” MORE
Image Credit: HiberGene and Medgadget.com