Japanese researchers have recently developed a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) chip capable of simultaneously detecting 20 pathogens, including anthrax bacteria.
　　According to a report by Nikkei Industrial News on the 18th, a new type of DNA chip has been jointly developed by Toshiba Corporation, the Scientific Police Research Institute of the National Police Agency, and Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. This chip technology is derived from DNA detection methods that have already entered the practical stage in the medical field. By simply placing a small amount of suspicious powder or liquid onto the chip, it can detect up to 20 different pathogens within just a few hours.
　　According to reports, current detection methods require analyzing pathogens one by one in a laboratory, and detecting multiple pathogens can take several days, making them unsuitable for use in public places such as airports for screening purposes aimed at preventing bioterrorist attacks.