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September 11, 2013
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Bacteria incriminated by their odor Researchers in Taiwan and the US have developed a device that uses the volatile organic compounds released by bacteria to identify the bacteria as they are cultured. |
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Chemistry World
May 4, 2011
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Chemistry World
August 2009
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Technology Research News
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American Family Physician
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