Fast check identifies ailment pathogens

At gift, micro organism, fungi or viruses can usually handiest be detected with truth via manner of intricate laboratory checks or animal experiments. The food and pharmaceutical industries would love to have faster tests to test their merchandise. Fraunhofer researchers are consequently developing a stick that works like a being pregnant test and speedy supplies a end result. within the destiny, it's also to be used for detecting allergens and disease pathogens inside the blood.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB in Stuttgart are growing a check which rapidly and price-correctly identifies micro organism, fungi or viruses. it could be performed immediately in situ with out laboratory device and expert information. "The ImmuStick can even discover pathogens outside the frame -- on scientific gadgets or in health facility rooms as an example. however, the era could in reality additionally be of interest for testing human blood for germs or allergic reactions," says Dr. Anke Burger-Kentischer.