A $2 gold nanotech test that detects deadly diseases in minutes
8 days ago
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- #medical innovation
- #nanotechnology
- Arizona State University scientists developed NasRED, a $2 gold nanotech blood test.
- Detects diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, HIV, and Lyme in 15 minutes with high accuracy.
- Uses gold nanoparticles to spot microscopic disease markers, outperforming traditional lab tests.
- Portable and user-friendly, ideal for remote clinics and urban hospitals.
- 3,000 times more sensitive than ELISA and 30 times faster.
- Potential for early detection of cancers and monitoring chronic illnesses.
- Modular design allows adaptation for various diseases and conditions.