I have been continually fascinated by the technologies that use MS-based assays to rapidly and effectively identify micro-organisms. While these are commonplace as backup systems in most big hospitals and clinical facilities, the technologies are (as far as I have seen) almost entirely GC-MS systems, where the GC is really the primary component. I hear rumblings about MALDI systems and have seen successful small scale experiements in the literature, but this new system in development by the partnership between these two companies seems primed to move to center stage. The system is currently in review for certification by the USDA. For more information, you can follow this link to Genome Web (requires that you are registered to read, but it is free) or at the company home page.
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