All volatile organic compounds articles
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NewsSniffing out bacteria: a novel approach for rapid bacterial species identification
Researchers have used proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) and fast gas chromatography-proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry (FGC-PTR-MS) to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by six types of bacteria.
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NewsMicrobes harnessed to remove and degrade indoor pollutants
Researchers have designed an indoor air purification prototype which uses microorganisms to capture and degrade pollutants, with efficiencies above 90%.
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FeaturesA gateway to health: harnessing gut microbiome biomarkers in breath for disease diagnosis and monitoring
Discover the immense potential of breath analysis to enhance our understanding of the gut microbiome.
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NewsBacteria in anal glands help cats to communicate
A new study shows how domestic cats send signals to each other using odors derived from families of bacteria living in their anal glands.
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NewsGermicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds
While useful for killing pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, the lights may cause unwanted chemical reactions and should be used with ventilation, researchers say.
