Detecting rapidly mutating bacteria and viruses with AutoPLP – ET HealthWorld

Detecting rapidly mutating bacteria and viruses with AutoPLP – ET HealthWorld

Washington: As we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the microorganisms that cause various diseases can rapidly change into versions that avoid detection and treatment. However, researchers presenting in ACS Infectious Diseases have discovered a process that could aid in detecting these elusive infections. Their “AutoPLP” approach creates nucleic acid probes that are quick, accurate, … Read more