Scientist uses mass spectrometer to weigh virus particle, von Willebrand factor

With unprecedented sensitivity, Carnegie Mellon University’s Mark Bier has characterized large viral particles and bulky von Willebrand factors using a novel mass spectrometer. These exciting results may lead to new biological discoveries and represent a step closer to rapid disease diagnosis using mass spectrometry.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news107093463.html">Scientist uses mass spectrometer to weigh virus particle, von Willebrand factor</a></p> <p>With unprecedented sensitivity, Carnegie Mellon University’s Mark Bier has characterized large viral particles and bulky von Willebrand factors using a novel mass spectrometer. These exciting results may lead to new biological discoveries and represent a step closer to rapid disease diagnosis using mass spectrometry.</p>