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New Spectrometer Analyzes 10 Billion Molecules Simultaneously
Rockefeller University researchers built MultiQ-IT, a mass spectrometry device that processes billions of molecules in parallel, achieving 100-fold better sensitivity and potentially transforming drug discovery.
Key Takeaways
- MultiQ-IT is a new mass spectrometer holding 10 billion ions simultaneously, achieving 100x better sensitivity
- The design uses 1,000 parallel ion-trapping openings inspired by the cell's nuclear pore complexes
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via interestingengineering.com