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Detecting anthrax in the palm of your hand: applications of a smartphone microscope

Journal Article · · Atlas of Science
OSTI ID:1227595

Bacillus anthracis is a bacterial pathogen that causes the disease anthrax. In 2001, B. anthracis was used in a bioterrorism attack in the United States that resulted in 22 individuals becoming infected, 5 of whom died as a result of this attack. A great deal of attention has been dedicated to responding to bioterrorism events to reduce the potential loss of lives. One such area of research has focused on the development of new technologies to detect and respond to the intentional release of bacterial pathogens such as B. anthracis.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1227595
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-114040
Journal Information:
Atlas of Science, Journal Name: Atlas of Science Vol. November 2015
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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