Researchers develop new ultrasensitive assay to detect most poisonous substance known

Scientists at City of Hope and the California Department of Public Health have developed a new ultrasensitive assay to detect botulinum neurotoxin. The toxin is one of the most poisonous substances known that can cause life-threatening disease, and is considered a major potential bioterrorism threat agent. The research team’s work is published today in the online journal PLoS ONE.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news128856447.html">Researchers develop new ultrasensitive assay to detect most poisonous substance known</a></p> <p>Scientists at City of Hope and the California Department of Public Health have developed a new ultrasensitive assay to detect botulinum neurotoxin. The toxin is one of the most poisonous substances known that can cause life-threatening disease, and is considered a major potential bioterrorism threat agent. The research team’s work is published today in the online journal <i>PLoS ONE.</i></p>