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Which institute has developed 'bug sniffer,' a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria?
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
B)
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
C)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi
D)
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune


Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune have developed 'bug sniffer,' a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria. The portable device can detect as low as ten bacterial cells from a sample size of 1 mm in just 30 minutes. The team is currently working on a method for simultaneous separation and detection of Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium.

Published On : July 17, 2021
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