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Researchers adapt cell phone camera for SARS-CoV-2 detection – EurekAlert
Researchers have developed an assay that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a nasal swab using a device attached to an ordinary smartphone, they report December…
IMAGE: A photo of a device attached to an ordinary smartphone that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a nasal swab.
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Credit: Daniel Fletcher and Melanie Ott
Researchers have developed an assay that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a nasal swab using a device attached to an ordinary smartphone, they report December 4 in the journal Cell. Although more research is needed before such a test can be rolled out, the results are promising and ultimately may be applicable to screening…
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