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Rapid Detection of Dangerous Pathogens - Dr. Brad Perkins
Rapid Detection of Dangerous Pathogens - Dr. Brad Perkins
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Oct 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We're surrounded by microbes, many that are the basis of disease. Others have evolved resistance to our best antibiotics. Others may be weaponized for bioterrorism. Because microbial threats can evolve rapidly and grow quickly, early detection of a microbial threat is essential. Dr. Brad Perkins of Karius describes the threats of microbes, his company's novel approach to fast and easy test that can detect evidence of thousands of putative pathogens in a small blood sample, essentially overnight. We discuss the technology and its applications. The technology stands to be an important tool to ensure a lower-risk pathogen environment in medical facilities, as well as detect putative pathogens before they become major problems for a patient or broader population.
Released:
Oct 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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