Portable "tricorder" device spots cancer or heart attack biomarkers in minutes

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a small handheld device that can scan for biomarkers to quickly and easily diagnose people with certain diseases and illnesses. Inspired (as always) by Star Trek's tricorder, the new "multicorder" is designed to help doctors track the presence or progression of an illness from just about anywhere.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Biomarkers
• CMOS sensor
• Diagnose
• Diagnosis
• Diagnostic devices
• Tricorders
• University of Glasgow

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