Description:  A sample substance enters the input port, passes through a channel and enters cavities that are lined with proteins. If the appropriate microorganisms are present in the sample they will adhere to the proteins, thereby allowing the chip to detect their presence.
Source:  Purdue University
Story:  Protein coated chips sniff out bacteria
TRN Categories:  Integrated Circuits; Applied Computing
Form:  Still

 
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