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Nov 9, 2023

Deep-sea sniffer dog? Scientists develop device to detect new molecules

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry

The system shows potential for drug development in delicate environments such as coral reefs.


ACS

To better comprehend this, researchers have presented a proof-of-concept device that “sniffs” seawater, capturing dissolved chemicals for analysis. The underwater device “catches and concentrates dissolved substances generated by sponges or other marine animals while causing no damage to the source or the environment,” said a statement.

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