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Caltech researcher unveils sensor that rapidly detects COVID-19 infection – EurekAlert
Wei Gao has redesigned technology he previously used to detect other health conditions so that it can be used to diagnose a COVID infection.
IMAGE: When attached to supporting electronics, the sensor can wirelessly transmit data to the user’s cell phone through Bluetooth.
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Credit: Caltech
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