IIT Guwahati develops handheld device for rapid bacterial detection
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a low-cost, handheld device that uses Organic Field Effect Transistors to rapidly detect and distinguish between bacteria. This innovation aims to simplify bacterial testing for healthcare and environmental monitoring.
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Rapid, low-cost diagnostic tools can significantly improve public health outcomes and environmental safety by reducing reliance on laboratory-based testing.
Assam has recorded another achievement in scientific research, with researchers at IIT Guwahati developing a low-cost handheld device capable of rapidly detecting bacteria. The innovation has the potential to make bacterial detection faster, more accessible and efficient, with possible applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring and scientific research. The device was developed by IIT Guwahati professors Parameswar K Iyer of the Department of Chemistry and Siddhartha S Ghosh of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, along with former PhD scholars Anamika Dey, Ashish Singh and Deepanjalee Dutta from the Centre for Nanotechnology.
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