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Milestone for the Early Detection of Sepsis

A team led by Christoph W. Sensen (right), head of the Institute of Computational Biotechnology at TU Graz, has succeeded in using biomarkers to diagnose sepsis 2 to 3 days before the first clinical symptoms appear. © Lunghammer – TU Graz (photo was made in 2017)

Researchers are developing a ground-breaking method that uses biomarkers to detect sepsis 2 to 3 days before the first clinical symptoms appear. This can significantly increase the chances of survival in cases of blood poisoning by bacteria or fungi.

Whether activating or silencing genes, breaking down defective cells or building new tissue, our body is constantly working to repair itself, even in cases of illness. To fight a disease, our body sends out signals, often long before we ourselves notice the disease...

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