Desktop Biodetectors

IvyMike writes: "EE Times has an interesting article on the development of desktop biodetectors that could quickly detect the presence of pathogens like anthrax and smallpox. It uses some pretty cool technology to identify the target pathogen's DNA. Too bad we don't have these things today."

Comments

I can see it now..

[radiashun]

I sneeze without covering my mouth. Suddenly lights and sirens go off and the CDC quickly rushes in wearing biohazard suits.

Can they make one for my refridgerator?

[fobbman]

I've got some leftovers in there that are really borderline.

Parameters

[Halloween Jack]

Considering what some people do at their desks, with the door closed... better not set the biodetection parameters on the desktop units too wide.

"Sir, the bioalarm just went off in the boss' office! We need to get a hazmat team up there right away!"

"Relax, rookie. Look at the DNA profile. Those are gametes. Billions of 'em. Nothing a few paper towels can't clean up."

"But, sir... they don't match the boss' DNA."

"...well, whaddaya know. Looks like we have a big raise coming, rookie."

Open Source only, I'd wager.

[Soko]

So, you think Windows will be able to detect a virus? Riiiiiiggghttt....

Soko