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Star Trek-like Biosensors Are One Step Closer to Reality
We all probably remember the many scenes in Star Trek (if not all Sci-Fi movies) where a person needing medical attention simply had to be scanned to detect illness, injuries, etc. A simple wave of a wand or a quick run under/in a machine was all that was needed to diagnose any illness of any kind. What if I told you that we are now one step closer to making that kind of medical device a reality?
University Professor of Applied Physics Stephen Arnold and his team at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering have made a discovery that could lead to Star Trek-like biosensor devices capable of flagging the barest presence in blood of a specific virus or antibody, a protein marker for a specific cancer; or sniffing out airborne chemical warfare agents while they are still far below toxic levels.
Read more about these biosensors right here.
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Jenn Toso, Social Media Marketing Specialist, specializes in all things social! As a dedicated member of the social media team at DigiKey, you can find her blogging, sharing, tweeting and posting on DigiKey’s social media channels. Jenn’s passion is the Maker and STEM communities and believes that today’s young people hold the key to a brighter tomorrow for everyone. Jenn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Science in Internet Marketing and a PhD in Hockey Mom. In her spare time, Jenn likes to explore her newly discovered affinity for wearable technology and fuel her addiction to all things hockey. You can usually find Jenn on some type of social media or in a hockey arena – sometimes enjoying both at the same time.
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