Researchers are using Doppler to look inside living cells, introducing a method to detect pathogens and treat infections in ways that scientists never have before.
Doppler radar improves lives by peeking inside air masses to predict the weather. In their new study, researchers used Doppler to sneak a peek inside cells and track their metabolic activity in real time, without having to wait for cultures to grow.
“This is a quick way to tell friend from foe.”
Using this ability, the researchers can test microbes found in food, water, and other environments to see if they are pathogens, or help them identify the right medicine to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.