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New Diagnostic Tech Identifies Pathogens in Under 3 Hours

3/26/2025

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A groundbreaking diagnostic technology from a UNIST research team can identify infectious pathogens with nearly 100% accuracy in under three hours. By harnessing peptide nucleic acid probes, this innovative method surpasses traditional techniques, ensuring swift antibiotic treatment for critical conditions like sepsis. The remarkable findings were unveiled in Biosensors and Bioelectronics on March 1, 2025.

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A groundbreaking diagnostic technology from a UNIST research team can identify infectious pathogens with nearly 100% accuracy in under three hours. By harnessing peptide nucleic acid probes, this innovative method surpasses traditional techniques, ensuring swift antibiotic treatment for critical conditions like sepsis. The remarkable findings were unveiled in Biosensors and Bioelectronics on March 1, 2025.