Publications by authors named "Ira M Hanan"
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
July 2014
Article Synopsis
- The paper presents a microfluidics-based method for isolating and cultivating specific microorganisms from complex clinical samples.
- New data suggests there are previously unidentified bacteria with significant biomedical relevance, emphasizing the need for pure cultures to understand microbial genetics better.
- The method combines strategies like small quantity growth substrates and genetic assays to successfully cultivate a new bacterium from human samples, marking a breakthrough in microbiome research.
