The ViriChip Uses an Atomic Microscope to Catch Vi
Roland Piquepaille writes "Researchers in Iowa have used nanotechnology to develop a very small silicon chip to catch and help identify viruses, according to Technology Research News. The device, dubbed the ViriChip, is used in conjunction with an atomic force microscope (AFM). The prototype is already able to identify several viruses and should be in labs in less than two years. A particular application could help save lives by enabling doctors to check a donor heart for potential infections before transplanting it to a patient. This overview contains more details. It also includes references to other articles about the ViriChip and images showing how it looks and a virus it detected."
March 17th, 2004 at 8:28 PM
Not yet ready
I think that the this technology is not yet ready for market. Last fall, I had a customer in Taiwan (micro-array maker) that was looking for an instrument that can detect single virus particles. When I returned to the U.S. , I read about these people, BioForce Nano, and contacted them. Since then, I have tried to contact them several times, with no response. Perhaps they need another 6-12 months for development. Anyone here know the story on these people?
March 18th, 2004 at 12:19 PM
Re:Not yet ready/ Bioforce Nano
Hello Kurt9, Your correct in your assessment that they will need more time. The device will not be available for one or two more years. You'll need to keep monitoring developments until then. Of course, we at Nanology22, would be glad to assist you in this matter. Should you consider such recourse you can contact us by e-mail/nanology@aol.com. T.MELILLO
March 18th, 2004 at 5:01 PM
Thats unfortunate
Thats unfortunate. Because I could sell several instruments for them in Taiwan.
BTW, What does Nanology22 do?