New test tech uses coffee-ring effect to spot deadly diseases in just 12 minutes
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UC Berkeley researchers developed a diagnostic technology using the "coffee-ring effect" to detect diseases like COVID-19 and sepsis in 12 minutes. The method concentrates biomarkers into a ring pattern for easier detection. Combined with plasmonic nanoparticles and an AI app, the test is up to 100 times more sensitive than current at-home COVID tests. This low-cost, user-friendly device could revolutionize home testing for various conditions, including rapid sepsis detection.
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