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toxins Chemists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have found a way to quickly detect the presence of the bacteria that produce botulism, one of the worlds most lethal substances. The detection system, known as BEADS (Biodetection Enabling Analyte Delivery System), can determine within about five minutes if botulinum the bacterium responsible for botulism is present, compared to the 20-25 minutes needed by other systems. In addition to detecting botulinum, the system can be tailored to detect multiple pathogens or toxins, such as E. coli, salmonella and ricin, simultaneously. PNNL researcher Heather Edberg will describe this new technology and its potential commercial uses. (ANYL 443, Thursday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.)

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