Schematic illustration of the cantilever array to detect antibiotic resistance. (IMAGE)

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel

Schematic illustration of the cantilever array to detect antibiotic resistance.

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Short gene sequences associated with antibiotic resistance are attached to the cantilevers. RNA extract of the investigated sample is applied. RNA pieces of the sample bind to two of the prepared cantilevers. This leads to a deflection of the cantilevers, which can be detected precisely.

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(Image: Department of Physics and Nano Imaging Lab, SNI, University of Basel)

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