Microscopic magnetic beads could quickly detect pathogens

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A microscope image shows Dynabeads (black) interacting with Salmonella bacteria (green) – the inset shows Y-shaped antibodies coating the Dynabeads

Dynabeads are commercially available microscopic magnetic spheres which scientists use to isolate certain types of cells and proteins. Now, MIT researchers are developing a method of using the beads to quickly spot pathogens in drinking water or blood samples.

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