CDC, Georgia Tech Staph Infection Detection (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption CDC research chemist Carrie Pierce (left) and Georgia Tech School of Chemistry and Biochemistry associate professor Facundo Fernandez examine a sample before they subject it to a new laboratory test they developed that can rapidly identify the bacterium responsible for staph infections. Credit Georgia Tech/Gary Meek Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.