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Article: Network will increase knowledge of analytical methods.
- Article from:
- Microbial Update International
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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A variety of new advanced microbiological analysis methods is being used by the food industry, making it possible to more rapidly detect microorganisms. Scientists at Sweden's SIK are involved in what they call their "milliSnabb project," which entails forming a professional network around modern microbiological analysis technology. The aim is to analyze and improve the available expertise in analytical methodologies for detecting and typing bacteria throughout the production chain.
Conventional analytical methods are very resource-intensive since they are based on the cultivation of bacteria, followed by confirmation procedures that utilize a whole series of ...