New Technology Enables Machines to Detect Microscopic Pathogens in Water (AUDIO)

Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

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Pathogens, meet technology. A new system developed by Texas AgriLife Research automatically scans a water sample and points to potential pathogens much faster than what humans can accomplish. Hence, the diseases these pathogens may be nipped in the bud before making people sick. Here's an interview with developer Dr. Suresh Pillai.

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