Abstract
After DNA and protein chips, here come the carbohydrate microarrays capable of detecting and classifying bacteria based on their sugar binding affinities. From detection to design of infection inhibitors, these arrays could have wide-ranging applications.
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Evanko, D. Measuring a bacteria's sweet tooth. Nat Methods 2, 88–89 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth0205-88b
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth0205-88b