Rapid syphilis test multilayered nanoparticle (IMAGE)

Penn State

Rapid syphilis test multilayered nanoparticle

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A new pilot rapid test for syphilis from a team led by Penn State researchers integrates two blood tests into one and detects bacteria at very low levels to detect the disease in its earliest stages.

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Pan Research Lab

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