Breakthrough diagnostic tool helping detect serious illnesses
Sept. 3
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS or Lyme disease.
The test uses just a single drop of blood, costs a couple of dollars, and delivers results in only 15 minutes. The new diagnostic device, called NasRED (Nanoparticle-Supported Rapid Electronic Detection), is simple and portable enough to be used almost anywhere — from remote rural clinics to busy urban hospitals.
The tool provides lab-quality accuracy without expensive equipment and does not require specialized training, giving it the potential to become a public health game changer.
Chao Wang, Associate Professor at the ASU Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss more about this breakthrough device.
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