Single-cell imaging spots resistant infections in less than half an hour

Illustration of E. coli

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Microfluidic device allows speedy susceptibility testing so the right antibiotic can be given

A microfluidic chip that can potentially find out whether bacteria are susceptible to an antibiotic within 30 minutes has been developed by researchers in Sweden, who say it may help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance by helping doctors to choose the correct antibiotic.