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Researchers have developed a paper-based platform for rapidly detecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, addressing a critical need in combating the rise of such pathogens. Utilizing luminescent technology, the platform efficiently identifies antibiotic resistance within hours, significantly reducing diagnosis time compared to traditional methods.
There are different ways by which a bacterium becomes resistant to antibiotics. In one, the bacterium evolves and can recognise and eject the medicine out of its cell. In another, the bacterium produces an enzyme called β-lactamase, which hydrolyses the β-lactam ring – a key structural component of common antibiotics like penicillin and carbapenem – rendering the medication ineffective.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have created a paper-based platform that may make it easier to find antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause disease.
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